Dahmane El Harrachi (real name Abderrahmane Amrani), (July 7, 1926 – August 31, 1980), was an Algerian Chaâbi singer of Chaoui origin.
His father, originally from the Chaoui village of Djellal in the province of Khenchla, was the muezzin at the Djamaa el Kebir mosque in Algiers.
In 2009, his son Kamel El Harrachi issued a homage CD to his father, titled "Ghana Fenou".
El Harrachi's music brought a modern touch to châabi, incorporating themes like immigrant struggle and longing for one's homeland into his songs, of which he wrote over 500.
[2] He has served as an inspiration to a generation of French raï artists, including Rachid Taha.