About Moroccan chaabi
Moroccan chaabi is a music genre that emerged in Morocco. It is usually classed as a form of chaabi and music of North Africa.
From Wikipedia
Chaabi (Arabic: شعبي, romanized: shaʻbī, lit. 'popular') refers to several types of popular music of Morocco, combining rural and urban folk music. It is performed in Moroccan Arabic.
The genre started out as street music performed in squares and souks, and can be heard in cafés, restaurants, and weddings.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Moroccan chaabi.
- ↑ chaabi
- ↑ music of North Africa
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
Malhun
1300s · Maghreb
Frequently asked questions
What is Moroccan chaabi?
Moroccan chaabi is a music genre that emerged in Morocco. It is usually classed as a form of chaabi and music of North Africa.
Where and when did Moroccan chaabi originate?
Moroccan chaabi originated in Morocco.