Carte de Séjour
| Company type | Musical group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1980 |
| Founder | Rachid Taha, Djamel Dif, Mokhtar Amini, Mohamed Amini, Éric Vaquer |
| Defunct | 1990 |
Key people | Rachid Taha (vocals), Mohamed Amini (guitar), Mokhtar Amini (bass), Jérôme Savy (lead guitar) |
| Products | Music albums and singles |
Carte de Séjour was a French musical group established in 1980, comprising Rachid Taha (vocals), Mohamed Amini (guitar), Mokhtar Amini (bass), and Jérôme Savy (lead guitar). The band was originally created by Taha, Djamel Dif, Mokhtar and Mohamed Amini, along with Éric Vaquer; Savy joined the lineup as Vaquer's replacement. Their name alluded to the residence permit held by immigrants residing in France.
Following notable appearances at venues such as the Palais des Sports and Place de la Bastille during the Marche des beurs, Carte de Séjour rose to prominence with their interpretation of Charles Trenet's Douce France. This version brought attention to the challenges experienced by Beurs and postcolonial immigrant communities amid the growth of right-wing political movements in France.
Their sound was a fusion of pop, rock, punk, alongside traditional Arab and gnawa musical elements. The group dissolved in 1990 due to internal disagreements. Subsequently, Rachid Taha embarked on a solo career, achieving success as a leading raï musician.
Members
- Rachid Taha – lead vocalist, songwriter (d. 2018)
- Djamel Dif – drummer, contributed compositions on the initial maxi single (excluding "Halouf Nar")
- Mokhtar Amini – bassist, responsible for arrangements and songwriting
- Jérôme Savy – guitarist, composer, arranger; took over from Éric Vaquer in 1982
- Mohamed Amini – guitarist, composer, arranger
Discography
- 1982: Carte de séjour (maxi 45 rpm)
- 1983: Carte De Séjour
- 1984: Bleu De Marseille
- 1984: Rhorhomanie
- 1986: Douce France
- 1986: 2½ (Deux Et Demi)
- 1987: Ramsa
- 1987: Ramsa (Cinq)