About
Algerian Kabyle rock group founded in 1967 in Paris. They mixed contemporary influences they heard in France (rock, prog, jazz, disco, electronics) with the original rhythms and melodies from the Berber people of the "Tamurt n Iqbayliyen" region in the north east of Algeria.
The band's name refers to Berber history. “For centuries, 3 Berber tribes covered an area stretching from Egypt to Mauritania. Two were constantly at war with each other, while the third was considered more pacifist. They were the Branis, who acted as reconcilers" - a form of “allegory regarding the band's objectives” explained Abranis co-founder Shamy el Baz (real name Abdelkader Chemini) in a 2023 article by Jacques Denis for Pan African Music (PAM)..
The band's name refers to Berber history. “For centuries, 3 Berber tribes covered an area stretching from Egypt to Mauritania. Two were constantly at war with each other, while the third was considered more pacifist. They were the Branis, who acted as reconcilers" - a form of “allegory regarding the band's objectives” explained Abranis co-founder Shamy el Baz (real name Abdelkader Chemini) in a 2023 article by Jacques Denis for Pan African Music (PAM)..
Discography
43 releasesAmazigh Freedom Rock 1973 ✷ 1983
Les Abranis · 2023
Chenar Le Blues
Abranis* · 2018
La Saga des Abranis 1978-1993
Les Abranis · 1997
Abranis 96
Abranis* · 1996
Wali Kan
Abranis* · 1993
AMEZRUY N'ABRANIS (Clips) Vol.1 & 2 / 1992
Les Abranis · 1992
Au Maroc (Marrakech 86)
Abranis* · 1988
Amezruy Usrid
Les Abranis · 1987
Id D Was
Les Abranis · 1983
Avehri / Acethi
Les Abranis · 1983
Id Ed Was (Album N°1)
Les Abranis · 1983
Amekhssa Dh'Yizem
Les Abranis · 1981
Therrza Rethwenza / Thihmarrthine
Les Abranis · 1980
Thassousmi / Thameghra
Les Abranis · 1978
Imeté Tayrri (Larmes D'Amour)
Les Abranis · 1978
Chenar Le Blues / A Yema
Les Abranis · 1977
Les Abranis 1977
Les Abranis · 1977
Mourade Woliou / Amazrouye
Les Abranis · 1975
Abranis Et Sami
Les Abranis · 1975
Yewane Yedde / Itije
Les Abranis · 1975
Athed-Labe / Walaarem-Wah-Bem
Les Abranis · 1975
Linda / Ghorek Inemena
Les Abranis · 1974
Thalithe / El Mossika
Les Abranis · 1974
Athedjaladde / Ayetheri A L'afjare
Elabranis* = الابرنس* · 1973
L'Histoire du groupe Abranis (Amezruy N'Abranis) Vol.1 & 2 / Clips
Les Abranis
Succès Des Abranis
Les Abranis
Ayen Ihavane / Tetesrov
Les Abranis
Fusions Kabⵣles Vol.1
Various · 2014
North African Rare Groove (Rare Funky Songs From Algeria, Morocco, Lybia & Tunisia)
Various · 2025
Unlock Your Mind With Morning Glory
James Endeacott · 2025
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