Natacha Atlas

Natacha Atlas (born 20 March 1964) is a Belgium born singer known for her fusion of Arabic and Western music, particularly hip-hop. She once termed her music "cha'abi moderne" (modern popular music). Her music has been influenced by many styles including Maghrebain, hip hop, drum and bass and reggae. Atlas began her career as part of the world fusion group Transglobal Underground. In 1995, she began to focus on her solo career with the release of Diaspora. She has since released seven solo albums and been a part of numerous collaborations. Her version of Françoise Hardy's "Mon amie la rose" became a surprise success in France, reaching 16 on the French Singles Charts in 1999. Her most recent creation Myriad Road was released on 23 October 2015. It was produced by French Lebanese jazz musician Ibrahim Maalouf.

Links to Peel
Peel first heard of Atlas through her work in Transglobal Underground and would play her solo material on his shows, including a session in 1995.

Sessions
1. Recorded: 1995-09-22. Broadcast: 04 November 1995
 * Diaspora / Duden / Fun Does Not Exist

Other Shows Played

 * 1994
 * 26 February 1994: ‘Dub Yalil (12 inch)’ (Nation)
 * 04 March 1994: Dub Yalil (12") Nation
 * 05 March 1994: ‘Yalla Chant (12 inch - Dub Yalil)’ (Nation Records)
 * 26 March 1994: Dub Yalil (12") (Nation Records)
 * 1995
 * Natacha Atlas - Duden May 1995: Duden (CD: Diaspora) Nation Records
 * 24 June 1995 (BFBS): 'Fun Does Not Exist (2xLP-Diaspora)' (Nation)
 * 01 July 1995: Iskanderia (album – Diaspora) Nation
 * 22 July 1995: Fun Does Not Exist (album - Diaspora) Nation
 * 29 July 1995 (BFBS): 'Fun Does Not Exist (CD-Diaspora)' (Nation/Mantra Recordings/Beggars Banquet)
 * 05 August 1995: Leysh Nat'Arak (CD – Diaspora) Nation
 * 1996
 * 15 December 1996: Marifnaash (album – Halim) Nation
 * 28 December 1996: 'Moustahil (CD-Halim)' (Nation)
 * 1997
 * 11 January 1997: Marifnaash (album - Halim) Nation
 * 11 January 1997 (BBC World Service): Marifnaash (album - Halim) Nation
 * 12 January 1997: Leyli (album – Halim) Nation
 * January 1997 (FSK): Marifnaash (CD - Halim) Nation
 * 08 February 1997: Kidda (album - Halim) Nation
 * 27 April 1997: Marifnaash (album - Halim) Nation
 * 05 May 1997: Amulet (LP - Hamim) Nation
 * 1999
 * 21 January 1999 (Radio Eins): Mistaneek
 * 2001
 * March 2001 (FSK): Soleil D'Egypte (CD - Ayeshteni) Mantra
 * 05 April 2001: Soliel D'Egypte