Algerian pop music developed in the 1970s from the Bedouin song form melhoun, using synthesizers and electronic drums. Singers often take the name Cheb or Cheba (young), for example, Cheb Khaled and Cheb Mami.
The emblem recalls the flag of Turkey, a long-standing ally. The points of the star represent the eight Turkic tribes of Azerbaijan. Effective date: 5 February 1991.