Cherif Korteby


Chérif Kortbi, sometimes spelled Chérif Korteby, born on in Berrouaghia and died on in Marseille, was an Algerian composer, conductor and musician, renowned for his patriotic works and film scores.

Biography

Born in 1937 in the Medea region and joined the National Radio before independence, first as a musician and then as a composer. Chérif Kortbi trained at local music institutions after and joined Algerian National Radio shortly after independence Upon his death, the Algerian press highlighted his long career in the service of national music and his collaborations with numerous artists.

Filmography

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Discography

Titles

  • Dalal Chemali — song Les yeux migrateurs — composition
  • Mahdia — titles Tayr El Hamam and Ala Kaf El Hawa — composition
  • Compilation Chants patriotiques d'Algérie — includes several titles composed by Chérif Kortbi

Recognition

  • The newspaper L’Expression published an article titled Un bel hommage au maestro, highlighting his human and artistic qualities.
  • Upon his death in May 2010, Horizons recalled that he composed the widely broadcast anthem Min Adjlika ya Watan.Le Midi emphasized his contribution to the National Radio and his long musical career.