Line Monty

**Line Monty** (born Éliane Serfati) was a beloved Algerian-born Jewish singer who became a cultural icon in mid-20th-century North African and French music scenes. Born in 1926 in Algiers, she grew up immersed in the rich Judeo-Arabic musical traditions of her community, blending Arabic-Andalusian melodies with French chanson and Hebrew liturgical influences. After moving to France in the 1950s, her soulful voice and emotionally charged performances—often sung in Judeo-Arabic dialects or French—earned her the nickname "The Queen of Andalusian Music." Her work, including releases like *Les lumières de Shabbat* and *Trésors de la chanson Judéo-Arabe*, preserved the vanishing sounds of Jewish communities from Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia, making her a cherished bridge between cultures. Line Monty passed away in 2003, but her music remains a testament to the vibrant, cross-cultural artistry of North African Jewish heritage.

Genres

Algerian Folk

Latest Release

Les lumières de Shabbat

Line Monty

Album - 10 Tracks - Released March 2, 2015