Diwan 2
| Diwân 2 | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 16 October 2006 23 October 2006 (UK) | |||
| Genre | Raï | |||
| Label | Wrasse, Barclay, Universal | |||
| Producer | Steve Hillage | |||
| Rachid Taha chronology | ||||
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| Singles from Diwân 2 | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | |
| The Daily Telegraph | (positive) |
| The Guardian | |
| Fly: Global Music Culture | (positive) |
| The Independent | |
| MSN Music (Consumer Guide) | A |
| Pitchfork | 7.2/10 |
Diwân 2 is the seventh studio album by French–Algerian Raï singer Rachid Taha. It was released by Wrasse Records on 16 October 2006. The album is a follow-up to Diwân (1998) and primarily features cover versions of songs recorded by Blaoui Houari and Mohamed Mazouni.
The album features the Egyptian percussionist Hossam Ramzy and the Cairo String Ensemble.
A video clip was made for "Écoute Moi Camarade".