b. Hamadi Hadefi, 1959, Oran, Algeria. Inspired by local singers such as Khaled, Tati formed his first band, with his brothers and friends, in 1975. They played at parties and weddings around Oran and the young vocalist soon attracted the attention of local record producers, who invited him to record for them. Over the next few years, Tati released six cassettes, which sold well in his home-town and made him a local celebrity. Disillusioned by the shady business practices of the Oran music scene, Tati moved to Paris in 1984, where he began singing at weddings and parties. Five...