The communicative dimensions and hidden contents of the popular song in west Algeria

Abstract

The Algerian folk song is a spectrum of Algerian cultural diversity and a platform of cultural communication between the various parties. It is a popular song and a popular dialect that is understood by the members of the community and traded in various occasions. It is also an authentic milestone in the personality of the Algerian people and a passport for every traveler across the country . it is a means of communication and rapprochement with the members of the Algerian society among themselves, and the transfer of their knowledge, customs and practices. It is also considered as a mean of cultural communication among members of one society ,and a tool for cohesion, Moreover, cultural communication is no longer restricted to the first, It has become linked to the pure human behavior and civilized life of individuals and groups, and is also considered a rich store for the individual to enrich and experience his potential. The popular song is spread across all Algerian soil. In the east we find the Chaouian the Stayfian song. In the west, the oranian song which is rich in its content and its significance. In the north, the northern and tribal songs are heard. In the south, It distinguishes it to express the culture and belonging of the community, we try to talk about the communicative dimension of the Algerian folk song in the western region of Algeria through the sémiotic analysis oof th popular songs in order to reach its dimensions and hidden contents and its relation to cultural communication. We seek to reveal the values and meanings of the popular song.