Cheb Mami: tour dates & tickets 2026

Cheb Mami is an Algerian raï musician and singer-songwriter born in 1966. His real name is Mohamed Khelifati, and he performs in Algerian Arabic, Eastern Arabic dialects and French. Internationally, he gained recognition for his vocal contribution to Sting's 1999 single Desert Rose, which brought his distinctive voice to a global audience. A distinctive figure in raï music, he remains an accomplished performer across multiple languages and musical traditions.