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==In popular culture==
==In popular culture==
*[[Radio-Canada]] picked her as one of 4 Algero-Canadian personalities for its series ''Mon Algérie et la vôtre''. She also visited Algeria for the occasion recounting her experiences of homecoming after so many years
*Her 2009 single "Rallye aicha des Gazelles" is the theme song for the Moroccan [[Rallye Aicha des Gazelles]] for the year, a [[Rallying|rally]] event reserved only for women.
*Her 2009 single "Rallye aicha des Gazelles" is the theme song for the Moroccan [[Rallye Aicha des Gazelles]] for the year, a [[Rallying|rally]] event reserved only for women.
*In 2010, she took part, alongside many other Canadian artists in [[Ensemble pour Haïti]] ("Together for Haiti"), a French Canadian telethon that was held on January 22, 2010 in aid of erathquake victims in Haiti
*In 2010, she took part, alongside many other Canadian artists in [[Ensemble pour Haïti]] ("Together for Haiti"), a French Canadian telethon that was held on January 22, 2010 in aid of erathquake victims in Haiti


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
*Lynda Thalie never knew her father close, as he had left the family when she was young never to return again. She recounts the devastating effect of this on her and her family. She recounts in her autobiographical book ''Survivre aux naufrages'' also her attempt to commit suicide.<ref name=book/>. She said in an interview that the book in its honesty served as a redeeming experience for her.
*Lynda Thalie never knew her father close, as he had left the family when she was young never to return again. Thalie emigrated to Canada with her mother and brother. She recounts the devastating effect of the loss of her father on her and her family. She also recounts in her autobiographical book ''Survivre aux naufrages'' her attempt to commit suicide.<ref name=book/>. She said in an interview that the book in its honesty served as a redeeming experience for her.
*Thalie is a mother of twin children Dahlia and Liam
*Thalie is a mother of twin children Dahlia and Liam


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==Awards==
==Awards==
*2004: Prix du patrimoine d’expression (Québec)
*2004: Prix du patrimoine d'expression (Québec)


==Notes==
==Notes==
*[http://algerie.radio-canada.ca/lynda_thalie.php Radio Canada presentations - ''Mon Algérie et la vôtre]
*[http://algerie.radio-canada.ca/lynda_thalie.php Radio Canada presentations - ''Mon Algérie et la vôtre''


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 10:48, 4 September 2012

Lynda Thalie
Background information
Born (1978-06-25) June 25, 1978 (age 45)
Oran, Algeria
OriginAlgerian Canadian residing in Montreal, Quebec, Canada
GenresPop, fusion
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, author
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active2002 – present
Websitewww.lyndathalie.com

Lynda Thalie (born in Oran, Algeria on 25 June 1978) is a Canadian singer-songwriter of Algerian origin. Her family immigrated to Canada and resided in Quebec province since 1994. She has released three albums and has also written her autobiography entitled Survivre aux naufrages published in 2011.[1]

In popular culture

  • Radio-Canada picked her as one of 4 Algero-Canadian personalities for its series Mon Algérie et la vôtre. She also visited Algeria for the occasion recounting her experiences of homecoming after so many years
  • Her 2009 single "Rallye aicha des Gazelles" is the theme song for the Moroccan Rallye Aicha des Gazelles for the year, a rally event reserved only for women.
  • In 2010, she took part, alongside many other Canadian artists in Ensemble pour Haïti ("Together for Haiti"), a French Canadian telethon that was held on January 22, 2010 in aid of erathquake victims in Haiti

Personal life

  • Lynda Thalie never knew her father close, as he had left the family when she was young never to return again. Thalie emigrated to Canada with her mother and brother. She recounts the devastating effect of the loss of her father on her and her family. She also recounts in her autobiographical book Survivre aux naufrages her attempt to commit suicide.[1]. She said in an interview that the book in its honesty served as a redeeming experience for her.
  • Thalie is a mother of twin children Dahlia and Liam

Discography

Albums

  • 2002: Sablier

Tracklist

  1. "Sablier" (4:13)
  2. "L'âge nouveau" (4:24)
  3. "Marsa" (4:35)
  4. "Pour toi" (3:49)
  5. "En équilibre" (4:14)
  6. "Dis-moi, crie-moi" (3:50)
  7. "Alger Alger" (4:06)
  8. "Elle" (4:38)
  9. "Comme un matin à Larabâa" (6:13)
  10. "Marsa (remix)" (6:49)


  • 2005: Lynda Thalie

Tracklist

  1. "En équilibre" (4:26)
  2. "Djouhar" (4:33)
  3. "Kfaya" (4:05)
  4. "Nomade" (5:08)
  5. "Adieu mon pays" (4:17)
  6. "Comme des mortels" (3:53)
  7. "De neige ou de sable" (4:03)
  8. "Collier de jasmin" (3:50)
  9. "Tout ce dont j'ai besoin" (3:09)
  10. "Croire" (4:40)
  11. "Galouli" (3:06)
  12. "Vu du 6ième" (4:33)


  • 2008: La rose des sables

Tracklist

  1. "Une femme amoureuse" (3:34)
  2. "Le rallye des gazelles" (3:57)
  3. "Ana Akida" (4:47)
  4. "Mon amie la rose" (with Florence K.) (4:43)
  5. "La rose des sables" (3:11)
  6. "À nous" (4:05)
  7. "Si je pouvais" (2:59)
  8. "Melilla" (5:23)
  9. "Fais-moi croire" (4:07)
  10. "Mer et monde" (3:45)
  11. "Celle que moi je vois" (5:34)

Singles

  • 2009: "Rallye aicha des Gazelles" [1]

Bibliography

  • 2011: Survivre aux naufrages (Éditions La Semaine) (an autobiography of the artist)

Theatre

  • 2004: Le Petit Prince in role of La rose

Awards

  • 2004: Prix du patrimoine d'expression (Québec)

Notes

References

  1. ^ a b Serge Drouin (14 May 2011). "Lynda Thalie - Qui est cette femme?". Agence QMI. Retrieved 4 September 2012. Template:Fr

External links

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