1949 - 2020
Idir Algerian Singer
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Details
| First Name |
Idir
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| Full Name at Birth |
Hamid Cheriet
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| Alternative Name |
Hamid Cheriet, Yidir, Idir, Ḥamid Ceryat
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| Birthday |
25th October, 1949
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| Birthplace |
Aït Lahcène, Algeria
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| Died |
2nd May, 2020
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| Place of Death |
Paris, France
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| Cause of Death |
Pulmonary Disease
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| Zodiac Sign |
Scorpio
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| Sexuality |
Straight
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| Nationality |
Algerian
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| Occupation Text |
Singer, Songwriter, Record Producer, Musician
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| Occupation |
Singer
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| Music Genre (Text) |
Traditional Kabyle music, Pop, Folk, Fusion
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| Origin |
Algeria
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| Year(s) Active |
1976–present, 1976–2020
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| Instrument (text) |
Vocals, Guitar, Flute, Percussions
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| Official Websites |
http://www.idir-officiel.fr/, http://idir-officiel.fr/
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Hamid Cheriet (Kabyle: Ḥamid Ceryat; 25 October 1949 – 2 May 2020), better known by his stage name Idir or Yidir, was an Algerian singer and Kabyle musician.
Initially training to be a geologist, his interest for music was piqued when he was called to sing on state radio as a late substitute.
After finishing his compulsory military service, he moved to France in 1975 and embarked on his career in music.
Idir took a hiatus during the 1980s before returning in 1993.
He was a passionate advocate of the Kabyle and Berber cultures.
He died of pulmonary disease in 2020.
