Nubian Traditional

Nubian Traditional music, deeply rooted in the cultural heritage of the Nubian people from the region around the Nile River in Northern Sudan and Southern Egypt, is a rich tapestry of sounds that span local folk to complex, rhythmically intricate compositions. It incorporates a unique blend of African rhythms, Arabic melodies, and indigenous instruments such as the tambour, ardin (a harp-like instrument), and the distinctive Nubian banjo. Prominent artists like Ali Hassan Kuban and Hamza El Din have been pivotal in bringing the genre to global audiences, infusing traditional tunes with modern sensibilities without diluting its essence. This music often focuses on themes of love, community, and connection to the land, echoing the historical narratives and enduring spirit of the Nubian people. Through the works of these artists, Nubian Traditional music acts as both a preservation of culture and a dynamic, evolving form of artistic expression.

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Salam
Single - Released September 21, 2022

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Abdel Aziz El Mubarak
Abdel Gadir Salim
Abdel Gadir Salim All-Stars
Abdel Karim Alkabli
Abu Obaida Hassan
Ali Hassan Kuban
Ensemble Mizmar Baladi
Hafiz Abdelrahman Mukhtar
Hamza El Din
Kamal Keila
Kamal Tarbas
Mohammed Wardi
Mustafa Al Sunni
Rasha
Saied Khalifa
Sharhabil Ahmed
Hamza El Din
Sharhabil Ahmed
Kamal Keila
Ali Hassan Kuban
Abdel Karim Alkabli
Rasha
Kamal Tarbas
Abdel Gadir Salim
Abdel Aziz El Mubarak
Mohammed Wardi
Abu Obaida Hassan
Saied Khalifa
Hafiz Abdelrahman Mukhtar
Mustafa Al Sunni
Abdel Gadir Salim All-Stars
Ensemble Mizmar Baladi