Raoul Journo

Raoul Journo, born on January 18, 1911 in Tunis, Tunisia, was a singer and composer of Arab-Andalusian music. His career began with distinctive talils, which were compliments and wishes sung at joyous occasions such as weddings and bar mitzvahs. After moving to France in 1965, Journo's music became integral to traditional Jewish prayers. He received notable distinctions, including the Officer of the Order of Cultural Merit from Tunisia in 1980 and Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres from France in 1985. Journo passed away on November 22, 2001, in Paris. His legacy included posthumous albums such as Trésors de la chanson Judéo-Arabe (2006) and Taalilet Laaroussa (2010).