''Sahra'' is a studio album from

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artist Khaled, released in 1996. It was the artist's biggest production to date, being co-produced by

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, Don Was,

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and

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, and including performances by many other singers from around the world. It features what is perhaps Khaled's most popular song, " Aïcha". Most tracks are sung in

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, with a notable dosage of

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. "Ki Kounti" is partially sung in Spanish as it features Mexican Rock vocalist Saúl Hernández from the band

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. The title track is named after Khaled's first daughter, Sarah, to whom the album is dedicated along with her mother, Samira. The album was certified platinum by

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on October 15, 1997. The album was re-released by Wrasse Records in the US & UK in 2005.

Track listing

Credits adapted from.

References

{{Authority control Khaled (musician) albums 1996 albums Albums produced by Don Was Mango Records albums Albums produced by Philippe Eidel