Areski Belkacem

Biography

Areski Belkacem was a French singer, multi-instrumentalist, comedian, and composer born on January 23, 1940. He began performing in his teenage years, playing in dancing clubs and restaurants before gaining stage experience through Catholic sponsorship. After military service, he toured France as a multi-instrumentalist and collaborated with notable artists like Jacques Higelin and Brigitte Fontaine, including a 1969 album with Higelin.