Souad Massi

Souad Massi (Arabic: سعاد ماسي; born August 23, 1972) is an Algerian Berber singer, songwriter and guitarist. She began her career performing in the Kabyle political rock band Atakor, before leaving the country following a series of death threats. In 1999, Massi performed at the Femmes d'Algérie concert in Paris, which led to a recording contract with Island Records. Quotes I learnt early in my career that freedom comes with a heavy price. While I always did what I wanted and released things that were never commercial, it is something that I had to fight for again and again. I believe in people who are fighting for freedom, and I try to give them some hope with my music. It’s my responsibility and my role. To me, freedom is to be able to think differently. Freedom is expression and thought. I have a lot of respect for people who are generous, who don’t care about their life, who are gentle, who think about others, who give their life for us. Because freedom is a gift to others. ] As one grows, one learns new things and one's views on life change. External links Category:Singers from Algeria Category:Women singers Category:Guitarists Category:1972 births Category:Women born in the 1970s Category:Living people