Enrico Macias is a world music performer whose 1960s singles “J’ai Quitté Mon Pays,” Les Filles de Mon Pays,” and “Entre l’orient et l’occident” catapulted him into international stardom. He recorded songs in a number of languages, including French, Hebrew, and Arabic.

Born on December 11, 1938, in Algeria, Constantine, Macias is a Sagittarius. He began his musical career as a member of the French Army’s entertainment division, and he later found success as a solo artist. Macias has won numerous awards, including the Legion of Honor and the Order of Arts and Letters.