El Anka

Story

Synopsis

1/4 - In 1925, the young M’hamed El Anka replaced his master Nador at short notice. He realizes that he is far from mastering all the instruments of his art and begins a self-taught training program in Oud, the Arabic language, and religious singing in the hadra of Sidi Abderrahmane. 2/4 - In 1932, the young El Anka released 10 45 rpm records in Paris, including the first song from his composition "L'Exil". He is gradually “lightening” the Andalusian heritage. He made the pilgrimage to Mecca and wrote the famous song "El Mendouza". 3/4 - The 40s and 50s will confirm the maturity of the master, who consolidates the constituent elements of what is today called Chaâbi music. In the midst of the national liberation struggle, El Hadj M'hamed El Anka triumphs with the song "Youm El Djemâa". 4/4 - In 1962, El Anka sang of independence: "El hamdou lilah, mabqach listaâmar fi bledna". Activist, poet and musicologist Bachir Hadj Ali explains the artist’s exceptional style.

Director

Abdelkrim Baba Aissa

Writers

Abdelkrim Baba Aissa

Language

Arabic

Country

Algeria

Release date

1 January 1981

Ensemble

Cast

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  El Hadj M'hamed El Anka

  Self

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  Bachir Hadj Ali

  Self

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  Himoud Brahimi

  Self

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  Djohra Bachene

  Self

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  Cheikh Namous

  Self