Les gens du nord enrico macias biography
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Algerian-born French-Jewish singer, born Gaston Ghrenassia to violinist Sylvain Ghrenassia (1914-2004) and his wife Suzanne. Gaston began his career at the age of fifteen as a guitarist in the Cheikh Raymond Leyris Orchestra. In addition to fronting his grupp, Leyris was also a virtuoso on the oud (Andalusian lute). His assassination during the Algerian War of Independence had a profound effect on Gaston, who departed for France in July 1961, eventually settling in Paris. His opposition to Algeria's independence has resulted in a lifelong exile from the country of his birth.
During initial gigs in cafés and cabarets Gaston developed his own unique repertoire of French songs, influenced by Arabic and Andalusian styles. In 1962, he adopted the stage moniker Enrico Macias, following his debut recording of "Adieu mon pays". Like many of his later songs, this was a tribute to his homeland. Others included "Les filles dem mon pays", "Enfant dem mon pays&qu
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Enrico Macias
Algerian-French musician (born 1938)
Enrico Macias | |
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Enrico Macias in 2016 | |
| Birth name | Gaston Ghrenassia |
| Born | (1938-12-11) 11 December 1938 (age 86) |
| Genres | Chanson, World |
| Occupation(s) | Composer, singer, songwriter |
| Instrument | Guitar |
| Years active | 1962– |
| Labels | EMI |
| Website | enricomacias.net |
Musical artist
Gaston Ghrenassia (born 11 December 1938), known by his stage name Enrico Macias, is a French singer, songwriter and musician.
Early years
[edit]Gaston Ghrenassia was born to a Sephardic Jewish family. His father, Sylvain Ghrenassia (1914–2004),[1] was a violinist in an orchestra that played primarily malouf, Andalusian classical music. Gaston played the guitar from childhood, and started playing with the Cheikh Raymond Leyris Orchestra at age 15.[2]
He pursued a school teacher career, but continued playing the guitar. In 1961, the Algerian War of Independence was raging, and the situati
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