Lettre Ouverte Aux…/Editon Limitée/Livret 28 Pages

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Love, sharing, and sincerity characterized his life and work. The man, the Rebel, and the poet were intertwined. He served art through his poetic and musical virtuosity; through his art, he served his people's struggle for survival: "Imi i d-lulev d Aqbayli, isem-iw imenyi" (since born Kabyle, my name is combat). Many times confronted with death, we saw him reborn each time with renewed vigor, imposing courage, and sharpened sensitivity to the world. Having become a legend in his lifetime, we thought him immortal. Yet, on June 25, 1998, during his final battle, Lounès Matoub was assassinated. "But he died with dignity, standing, heroic, arms in hand." (Nadia Matoub) In commemoration of the 25th anniversary of his passing, Elmir presents the very first vinyl edition of the seminal album "Lettre ouverte aux..."; enriched with a 28-page booklet including biographical elements, the transcription of the poems and their analysis, as well as archive photos and facsimiles that offer the listener a complete immersion into one of the poet's masterpieces. An emblematic album that testifies to Lounès Matoub's immense talent, his sensitivity, and his commitment to the Berber cause. An essential document that invites a (re)discovery of the work of one of the greatest figures in Kabyle music.