Areski Belkacem, collaborator of Brigitte Fontaine, dies at 86
Areski Belkacem, the French artist and longtime collaborator of singer Brigitte Fontaine, died on Monday at the age of 86. Known mononymously as Areski, he helped create a body of work blending poetry, jazz, and world music. His partnership with Fontaine spanned decades, producing albums and performances that defied genre boundaries. No cause of death was given.
Key facts
- Areski Belkacem died on Monday at age 86.
- He was known for his collaboration with Brigitte Fontaine.
- Their work combined poetry, jazz, and world music.
- He was often referred to simply as Areski.
- He was a French artist.
- His partnership with Fontaine spanned decades.
- No cause of death was disclosed.
- He was born in 1940.
Entities
Artists
- Areski Belkacem
- Brigitte Fontaine