The Rai style emerged from the ghettos of North Africa, intially led by women and growing into a worldwide favorite. Old, new, borrowed, blue – Rai has taken on many forms and Anthology presents a selection of them. Some of the artists are legends internationally, others aren’t known beyond Algiers; some stick with tradition, some sing in French, some get remixed -- includes Cheb Khaled, Raina Rai, Cheikha Remitti, Cheb Sahraoui, Fadela, Cheb Hasni. This is the original rebel sound so sip your mint tea and let the world go by.