North African

North African music is a vibrant and diverse genre that blends traditional sounds with modern influences, drawing from the rich cultural landscapes of Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, and Egypt. Rooted in Amazigh, Arab, and African musical traditions, it features hypnotic rhythms, intricate string melodies, and expressive vocals. Instruments like the oud, qanun, and darbuka play central roles, while electronic and funk elements often enhance the sound. The genre embraces storytelling, spirituality, and social themes, creating a deeply emotional and danceable style that bridges the past and future.

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Heavy
Single - Released May 23, 2025

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ABIR
Ahmed Helmy
Aka El-Moghraby
Armando Mafufo
Cheb
Ché Salah
Chébli
Ehis 'D' Greatest
El Megheny
El Rays Metkal
Ismailovic
Khadija El Warzazia
Khalil Mounji
Lyes Messaoudene
Marrakesh
Noura
Omary
Samy Omari
Sipo
moktar
الحاج حسين غريب
المعز
ايمن الزيتى
حميد القذافي
محمد سلماني
محمد قليط
يحيى عفارة
Ehis 'D' Greatest
Sipo
Ahmed Helmy
ABIR
Ché Salah
يحيى عفارة
المعز
Samy Omari
Omary
moktar
Ismailovic
الحاج حسين غريب
Marrakesh
Khadija El Warzazia
El Megheny
Khalil Mounji
Noura
محمد سلماني
محمد قليط
Chébli
Armando Mafufo
Lyes Messaoudene
El Rays Metkal
Aka El-Moghraby
ايمن الزيتى
حميد القذافي
Cheb