Enrico Macias, Israeli Arab Jew Algerian Musician

It's now official, the people of Algeria love the music of this native song, Enrico Macias, they welcome his music, but refuse the man himself. That's the real life story of singer Gaston Ghrenassia, also known as Enrico Macias. Born to a Jewish family in Constantine, Algeria, and has played the guitar from childhood. Thanks to his father who was a violinist in an orchestra that played primarily maalouf, Yalonda-Arabic music. Gaston started playing the Orchestra at 15.

In Montreal Canada he was honored, and in his speech he renewed his desire to visit Algeria where he wants to throw a concert for the Jews of the world. But as far as we know no one in Algeria has picked the hint and this it seems that Enrico is unwelcome.

We have to go back to 1999 when he was invited to visit by the president of Algeria himself. Due to calls of boycott and controversy, Enrico has not made the trip. He has not given up hope, expressing his desire to visit Algeria in just about every occasion.

One thing remains true, the people of Algeria from all ages appreciate Macias music and they buy his CDs. One thing Macias did say that did not help his case is criticizing the government of Algeria for wasting the gas resources of their country. While it might be true what he said, it will not earn him any friends in high places.

A number of Algerian intellect maintain they they welcome the singer to come visit in one condition, "he must distant himself from the Zionist movement", if he does that, he would be welcome home.

If you get worked up about this, think about this millions of Palestinians wish they could go back and visit their native land, as of right now Israel has refused to even agree that those people do exist.
Enrico Macias - Habibi Ya Aini