Zebda was a French music group from Toulouse known for its political activism and its wide variety of musical styles. The group, which was formed in 1985, consisted of seven musicians diverse nationalities, and the themes of much of their music involved political and social justice, the status of immigrants and minorities in France, and the inhabitants of the French banlieues, or suburbs. Zebda earned widespread recognition, as well as several awards, for its 1998 single "Tomber la Chemise" or Take off your Shirt. In 2001, the band spearheaded an independent political party that won over 12% of the first-round vote in Toulouse's municipal elections. The members of the group disbanded in 2003. Zebda was first formed in 1985 when Magyd Cherfi, a community organizer at the time, organized a small group of his musician friends to shoot a video for a community organization for which he was working. More members joined the group later-several of the members met one another through involvement in a community projects geared towards supporting arts and music involvement among Toulouse youth. The group began performing together regularly in 1988. The band gained international tour which included venues in France, Italy, and the United Kingdom. The group released its first album, L'arène des rumeurs, in 1992, under the label of Barclay Records. As the band toured and performed, the members continued to be active in community work, and Zebda became known for its politicized lyrics. It's 1995 album, Le bruit et l'odeur took its name from a gaffe made by then-president Jacques Chirac in reference to the conditions in the French banlieues, many of which have large immigrant populations. The record itself had a strong critical and commercial reception and has been said to have "caused a major stir in France. In 2003, Zebda released its first and only live album, La Tawa, after which the band split up.

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