A band from Toulouse, France, combining reggae, ska, rock and raï and much more. The band is led by three singers originally from Morocco. Most of their lyrics have a political content, addressing issues such as the discrimination against Arab immigrants. The band was formed in 1985 and split in 2003.

Key songs include:

Tomber La Chemise (Take Off Your Shirt) - The summer hit in many European countries that propelled Zebda into the forefront.

Motivés - Their political 'anthem', with which has a political party, called 'Motivé-e-s' which ran for the city council elections of Toulouse (they got about 15%).

Le Bruit Et L'Odeur (The noise and smell) - Probably the sharpest song written in response to French President Jacques Chirac's words that arabic immigrants make only noise, smell and don't get a job (Chirac was IN office at the time).

Albums:

L'Aréne des Rumeurs (1992)

Le Bruit Et L'Odeur (1995)

Essence Ordinaire (1998) - about 300 000 copies sold

Utopie D'Occase (2002)

La Tawa (2003) - Live album with bonus DVD

Members:

Magyd Cherfi - vocal

Mouss et Hakim Amokrane - vocal

Pascal Cabero - guitar

Joël Saurin - bass guitar

Rémi Sanchez - keyboard

Vincent Sauvage - drums

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