Snow on the Sahara

Snow on the Sahara
French version artwork
Studio album by Anggun
Released	23 June 1997
Recorded	1996–1997
Genre	World pop
Length	49:22 (English version) 46:01 (French version)
Language	English French Indonesian
Label	Columbia Sony Music
Producer	Erick Benzi
Anggun chronology
Yang Hilang (1994) Snow on the Sahara (1997) Chrysalis (2000)
Alternative cover
English version artwork
Singles from Snow on the Sahara
"Snow on the Sahara" Released: 1997 "A Rose in the Wind" Released: 1998

Snow on the Sahara (English version) / Au nom de la lune (French version) is the fifth studio album and first international release by Indonesian singer Anggun. The French version was first released in France on 24 June 1997 by Columbia Records, while the English version was later released internationally by major label Sony Music Entertainment in 33 countries throughout Asia, Europe, and America between late 1997 to early 1999. Having various editions with different track listing and artwork, the album was also marketed as Anggun's self-titled album in several countries, such as Indonesia and Japan. The album was a huge artistic departure to Anggun's earlier rock style, experimenting with world music sounds.

Anggun promoted the album for three years, touring many countries around the world. Her most notable appearances include her televised performances on The Rosie O'Donnell Show, Sessions at West 54th and Penn & Teller's Sin City Spectacular.^[1] Several singles were released to promote the album, with "Snow on the Sahara" or "La neige au Sahara" being the most successful. It topped the charts in Italy, Spain, and several Asian countries, and became the most-played song of 1997 in France. The album received positive response from music critics, with American media The SouthtownStar ranking it as one of Top 25 Albums of the year. With sales of more than one million copies in the western territories, Snow on the Sahara became the best-selling album by Asian artist outside Asia.^[2]