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Oran (Arabic: ?????, Berber: Uhran) is a major city on the northwestern Mediterranean coast of Algeria, and the second largest city of the country. The name comes from the Berber word Uhran meaning the lions, the singular form being Aher, where it is found in feminine form in the name of the city of Tahert.
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The folk music Raï (opinion in Arabic), had its beginnings in Oran. This genre of music was formulated by shepherds in the 1930s through Arab and European influences. This music was surrounded by controversy due to women's key role in public performances of the music, as well as the hedonistic lyrics about love and alcohol. This led to strict governmental control in the area which led to arrests, injuries, and assassinations.[3] Many notable Raï musicians (including Cheb Hasni, Cheb Khaled and Rachid Taha) hail from Oran. The violinist Akim el Sikameya was also born in Oran.
