Music of Algeria

Raï (, ; , , ), sometimes written rai, is a form of Algerian folk music that dates back to the 1920s. Singers of Raï are called () or (), i.e. 'young', as opposed to (, 'shaykh'), i.e. 'old', the name given to Chaabi singers. The tradition arose in the city of Oran, primarily among the poor. Traditionally sung by men, by the end of the 20th century, female singers became common. The lyrics have concerned social issues such as disease and the policing of European colonies that affected native populations.

music genre

musical genre of the Arab-Andalusian type (or Andalusian music) that in the 9th century was from Baghdad to Cordoba and Granada. It is traditionally found in the countries of Maghreb Africa

musical culture of the Berber ethnic groups of North Africa

1973 song written and performed by Dahmane El Harrachi

music and musical traditions of Algeria

Algerian Arab-Andalusian music genre

thumb | right '''''Ma'luf''' ( Ma'lūf'') is a genre of art music in the Andalusian classical music tradition of Algeria, Libya, and Tunisia. It is of Iberian origin and was introduced to the Maghreb by Andalusi refugees.

1998 single by Cheb Khaled

music of nomadic Bedouin Arab tribes

2012 documentary film about Jewish and Muslim Chaabi musicians

music genre