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Mohamed Khelifati (Arabic: محمد خليفاتي, romanized: Muḥammad Khalīfātī; born 11 July 1966), better known by his stage name Cheb Mami (شاب مامي, Shābb Māmī), is an Algerian raï musician and singer-songwriter. He sings and speaks in Algerian Arabic and sometimes in Eastern Arabic dialects or in French. Internationally, he is known for contributing vocals to the 1999 Sting single "Desert Rose".

Quick facts about Cheb Mami

  • Full name: Cheb Mami
  • Born: 1966-07-11
  • Nationality: Algeria
  • Known as: Musician
  • Wikidata ID: Q441266

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Who is Cheb Mami?

Mohamed Khelifati (Arabic: محمد خليفاتي, romanized: Muḥammad Khalīfātī; born 11 July 1966), better known by his stage name Cheb Mami (شاب مامي, Shābb Māmī), is an Algerian raï musician and singer-songwriter.

What nationality is Cheb Mami?

Cheb Mami is Algeria.

When was Cheb Mami born?

Cheb Mami was born on 1966-07-11.

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