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Flag of Freedom Productions is a small independant label, established in 1999, in Berkeley, CA. Its purpose is to produce and promote Amazigh (Berber) music in the United States of America and elsewhere.
Four CD's have been recorded by singer songwriter Moh Alileche, produced by F F Productions, and distributed in the U.S. by City Hall Records. "Tragedy"/ Tawaghit released in 1999, "The Source of Water"/ Taawit in 2002, "North Africa's Destiny?"/ Tarwa n' Tamazgha in 2005, and "In Memory of a Hero" released in 2009.
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Imazighen ( Berbers )
The word Berber as used in English is borrowed from the French word "Berbere". The French thought that it came from Arabic, but in reality it refers to Barbarus (foreigner) or someone living beyond the Roman Circle. However, the native people of North Africa call themselves Imazighen in plural, Amazigh singular, meaning "Free & Noble People".
The origin of Imazighen (first known inhabitants of North Africa) seems to be a mystery. Research has produced an abundance of educational speculation, but no definitive solution. Paintings of over 5000 years old are the most complete existing record of prehistoric North Africa (Tamazgha). Imazighen were invaded by, among others, Phoenicians, Romans, Vandals, Byzantine, Arabs, Turks and French.
The language is called "Tamazight", one of the oldest tongues in the world.
The script used in the ancient times is called "Tifinagh", and is still being used in the south
by the Tamasheq (Tuareg) people, and some other regions in North Africa.
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Links about Imazighen, their culture and history.
Canary Islands
Siwa (Egypt)
Tamasheq (Twareg): Tuareg
Morocco