What is Khaled's full name?
Khaled Hadj Ibrahim
Khaled nickname(s):
Khaled, Cheb Khaled
Khaled date of birth:
February 29, 1960
How old is Khaled?
66
Where was Khaled born?
Sidi El Houari, Oran, Algeria
What color are Khaled's eyes?
Brown - Dark
What color is Khaled's hair?
Brown - Dark
What is Khaled nationality?
Algerian
What is Khaled's occupation?
Singer-songwriter, instrumentalist
What genre is Khaled's work?
Raï, pop, blues, jazz
What instruments does Khaled play?
Guitar, drums, banjo, violin, harmonica, accordion, synthesizer
Short Biography
Khaled Hadj Ibrahim (Arabic: خالد حاج إبراهيم, born 29 February 1960), better known as Khaled, is an Algerian raï singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist born in Sidi El Houari in Oran Province of Algeria. He began recording in his early teens under the name Cheb Khaled (الشاب خالد, Arabic for "Young Man" Khaled, as opposed to the traditionalist Sheikh elders) and has become the most internationally famous Algerian singer in the Arab world and across many continents. His popularity has earned him the unofficial title "King of Raï". His most famous songs are "Didi", "Aïcha" and "C'est la vie".