Andalusian Classical

Andalusian classical music, also known as "Al-Ala" or "Musique Andalouse," is a deeply evocative and ornate music genre that originated from the cultural fusion in Andalusian Spain and was preserved and developed by the Maghrebi communities, predominantly in Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia. This sophisticated art form intertwines poetic lyrics, often derived from Arabic literature, with intricate instrumental performances. It employs traditional instruments such as the oud (lute), rabab (spike fiddle), qanun (zither), darbuka (goblet drum), and taarija (tambourine). Hallmarked by its complex rhythms and modes known as "nubahs," the genre navigates through structured suites that balance improvisation with composed melodies, painting an auditory tapestry that captures the heart of Andalusian heritage.

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Nouba Mezdj Dil Mdjenba
Album - 12 Tracks - Released November 18, 2023

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Ahmed Zaytouni Sahraoui
Al Turath Ensemble
Alice Fitoussi
Beihdja Rahal
Cheikh Raymond Leyris
Ensemble Al-Ruzafa, Omar Sarmini, Hames Bitar
Ensemble Al-Âla du Ministère de la Culture
Ensemble Ibn Arabi
Ensemble Ibn Báya
Hadj Mohamed Tahar Fergani
Haj Mohamed Toud
Hajj Abdelkrim Raïs
Hamdi Benani
Mohamed Zemrani
Nour-Eddine Saoudi
Omar Metioui
Orchestre Moulay Ahmed Loukili de Rabat
Orchestre al-Brihi de Fès
Orchestre de Tanger
Orchestre du Conservatoire de Tétouan
Said Belcadi
Said Belcadi Ensemble
Simone Tamar
Mohamed Zemrani
Ensemble Ibn Arabi
Omar Metioui
Orchestre al-Brihi de Fès
Hadj Mohamed Tahar Fergani
Al Turath Ensemble
Hajj Abdelkrim Raïs
Said Belcadi
Ahmed Zaytouni Sahraoui
Orchestre de Tanger
Beihdja Rahal
Ensemble Al-Âla du Ministère de la Culture
Hamdi Benani
Orchestre Moulay Ahmed Loukili de Rabat
Said Belcadi Ensemble
Orchestre du Conservatoire de Tétouan
Ensemble Al-Ruzafa, Omar Sarmini, Hames Bitar
Haj Mohamed Toud
Ensemble Ibn Báya
Simone Tamar
Nour-Eddine Saoudi
Alice Fitoussi
Cheikh Raymond Leyris