Moroccan music is characterized by its great diversity from one region
to another. It includes Arabic music as the chaâbi and the aita of the Atlantic
plains (Doukkala-Abda, Chaouia-Ouardigha, Rehamna ...), the melhoune of the
Andalusian cities (Meknes, Fes, Salé, Tetouan, Oujda...) as well as the Hassani
in the Moroccan Sahara. There is also Amazigh music such as the Rif reggada,
the ahidous of the Middle Atlas and the Souss ahwash. In addition, young people
synthesize the Moroccan spirit with influences from around the world (blues,
rock, metal, reggae, Moroccan rap, etc.). Each genre and musical group is made
up of regional subgroups, and is further divided between 'modern' and
'traditional' music.
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TRADITIONAL MUSIC STYLES
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Andalusian classical music (Arabic: طرب أندَلُسي,
موسيقى
الآلة
لابtransliterated
ṭarab andalusi or Musiqa al-Ala, Spanish: música andalusí)
Andalusian classical music is a style of Arabic music found in
different styles across the Maghreb (Morocco, and to a lesser degree in
Algeria, Tunisia, and Libya in the form of the Ma'luf style). It originated out
of the music of Al-Andalus (Muslim Iberia) between the 9th and 15th centuries.
Some of its poems were found to be composed by authors such as Al-Shushtari,
Ibn al-Khatib and Al-Mu'tamid ibn Abbad.
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Berber Folk Music
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There are varieties of Berber folk music: village music and music.
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Chaabi "Popular" Folk Music
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Chaabi Arabic: الشعبي (popular in English) is
a music consisting of numerous varieties which descend from the multifarious
forms of Moroccan folk music. Chaabi was originally performed in markets, but
is now found at any celebration or meeting.
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Gnawa Music
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Gnawa is a form of music that is mystical. It was gradually brought to
Morocco by Sub-Saharan Africans and later became part of the Moroccan
tradition.
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Classical Malhun
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Classical Malhun is peaceful and very interesting to listen to. It has
been played around in the streets of Morocco for over a thousand years. It is
very common music to hear in Morocco.
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Classical Sufi Music
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Sufi brotherhoods (tarikas) are common in Morocco, and music is an
integral part of their spiritual tradition. This music is an attempt at
reaching a trance state which inspires mystical ecstasy.
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ROCK, POP, RAP, AND REGGAE
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RAI, ROCK MUSIC
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Rai is more closely associated with Algeria in the international music
scene, but Morocco has produced its own stars like Cheb Mimoun and Hanino.
Celine is a popular poprock artist in Morocco.
Morocco's famous international music producer RedOne (Nadir Khayat) is
representing Morocco internationally and he was decorated by the king of
Morocco Mohammed VI "wissam alaoui".
Morocco has a small metal scene with bands like Sakadoya and Analgesia
being the most prominent.
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Rap and Reggae
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Rap and reggae have become more dominant in contemporary Morocco.
Artists such as Muslim, Dizzy DROS and Dub Afrika have gained international
popularity. They are most known for their song, Rissala.
Mehdi Hattabi (born July 7), better known by his stage name Dub Afrika,
is a Moroccan singer, mixer, and dancer. Dub Afrika started his musical career
on the streets and soon rose to fame. In 2009, he became a member of Cosa
Nostra, a successful group. They released an album in 2009 which includes the
songs, "Positive Time" and "Made in Morocco."
In 2011, he left Cosa Nova to begin his solo career as a reggae artist
with his first single "Mama, I Love You." Since then he has been
continuously producing successful hits such as "Sky is the Limit" and
"Bless." He has also collaborated with artists such as Nabyl
Chouftchouf, Spliff Killa, and most notably, Muslim.
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MOROCCAN MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
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The bands and artists are either Moroccan, of Morocco origin, or
contain Moroccan members
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Pop
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Rap
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Folk
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Classical
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