Idir, an Algerian singer who gave voice to the Berber and Kabyle cultures, has died in Paris. He was 70.
Saturday's death of the singer, whose real name was Hamid Cheriet, was confirmed on a post on his official Facebook page that read we regret to announce the passing of our father (to all), Idir. Rest in peace."
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