About Malhun
Malhun is a music genre that emerged in Maghreb in the 1300s. It is usually classed as a form of music of North Africa.
From Wikipedia
Malhun, meaning 'the melodic poem', is a form of music that originated in Morocco. It is a kind of urban, sung poetry that comes from the exclusively masculine working-class milieu of craftsmen's guilds. On 6 December 2023, malhun was added to the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Lists of Morocco.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Malhun.
Related genres
Arabic music
music of the Arab world
Byzantine music
music in the tradition of the Byzantine Empire
Music of Egypt
musical culture of Egypt
Gnawa music
Morocco
Music of the Middle East
music of the Middle Eastern region
Andalusi classical music
10th century · Emirate of Córdoba
Music of Morocco
musical culture of Morocco
Coptic music
music genre
Frequently asked questions
What is Malhun?
Malhun is a music genre that emerged in Maghreb in the 1300s. It is usually classed as a form of music of North Africa.
Where and when did Malhun originate?
Malhun originated in Maghreb in the 1300s.