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 sulphureous, subterranean version. It seemed like a good idea to dig into nearly untraceable cassettes, thus confirming it's in the oldest of Oranese pots that the very best of raï is to be found.

Cheb Hindi - A Moi La Liberté
Houari Benchenet - Malika
Chab Mohamed Sghir - Khalouni
Chaba Fadila -Kii Kount Ouelite
Cheb Tahar - Djehida
Cheb Djalal - Mohal Nahna
Benchenet - Ghir Hiya Salbetni
Cheb Kader - Reggae Raï
Chab Hamouda - Zahri Mate
Cheb Khaled "Schir" - Li Bini Ou Binek
Nordine Staïfi - Rouh Ya L'mersoul
Chaba Amel - Lala Kusti
Chaba Malika Meddah - Sid Houari Ya Mlah
Tchier Abdelgani - Laâroussa Jateæ