| Othamne Bali | |
|---|---|
 Othmane Bali in Algiers | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Mbarek Athmane |
| Born | May 1953 Djanet, Algeria |
| Died | 17 June 2005 Djanet, Algeria |
| Genres | Touareg music, world music |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, singer |
| Instrument(s) | Oud, vocals |
Mbarek Athmane known as Othmane Bali, (May 1953 – 17 June 2005) was an Algerian Tuareg singer.
Early life
Bali issued his first album in 1986, and afterward worked on promoting Tuareg music in the Tamahaq language. Bali worked with world-famous singers such as Steve Shehan.
Death
Bali died in an accident in his car after the flooding of a river in his native region of Djanet. After his death, his son Nabil Bali continued his legacy and took the same path as his father.
References
- Taqvaylit, Timunent. "Athmane Bali, l'ambassadeur de la musique touareg - Tadukli, le Kabyle Magazine".
- "Il y a dix ans, Othmane Bali, le magicien de la musique targuie, disparaissait". Al Huffington Post. Archived from the original on 27 June 2018. Retrieved 6 August 2017.
- "Décès de Athman Bali". nkerxla.blogspot.se.