Delving into the deepest recesses of raï, this compilation serves as a tribute to its roaring years, but also as a rejuvenation of the genre in its sulphurous, subterranean version. Through the pre- and post-independence years, from 1950 to 1970, raï urbanised itself, with a generation listening to the traditional sounds, but also and mostly listening to twist, French variété and rock music. Digipak edition including 20-page booklet with liner notes in French and English. TRACKS: 01. Cheb Hindi - A Moi La Liberté 02. Houari Benchenet - Malika 03. Chab Mohamed Sghir - Khalouni 04. Chaba Fadila -Kii Kount Ouelite 05. Cheb Tahar - Djehida 06. Cheb Djalal - Mohal Nahna 07. Benchenet - Ghir Hiya Salbetni 08. Cheb Kader - Reggae Raï 09. Chab Hamouda - Zahri Mate 10. Cheb Khaled - Li Bini Ou Binek 11. Nordine Staïfi - Rouh Ya L'mersoul 12. Chaba Amel - Lala Kusti 13. Chaba Malika Meddah - Sid Houari Ya Mlah 14. Tchier Abdelgani - Laâroussa Jateæ