The Singer and Composer Ali Riahi -1912-1967
Nicknamed the "Nightingale of Tunisia", Ali Riahi is represented on this stamp with the sartorial elegance (embroidered jebba) which was his signature. A complete artist, he revolutionized the scene with his performance style and innovative compositions.
Ali Riahi brought an unprecedented freshness and cheerfulness to Tunisian music, while remaining deeply attached to local roots. His presence on this high face value stamp testifies to his status as a timeless superstar and his influence on all generations of artists who followed him.