Moroccan music is just as magical as the country itself. Different styles of music include Amazigh folk, gnawa, rai, chaabi, and Andalusian. What’s really special about Moroccan music is the amount of the cultural influences that are reflected in it. However, the separation of the sea has allowed Morocco to create their own musical vibe with inspiration from surrounding cultures.
Amazigh Music
Amazigh music is traditional morrocan folk music. The Amazigh live in the northwest corner of Africa and were some of the first inhabitants and they controlled the Saharan trade. The three different kinds of Amazigh music are professional, village, and ritual. Traditionally speaking, an entire Berber community comes together to sing and dance in a circle to the beat of a drum and flute along with rhythmic handclapping. Rwais are a type of Berber musician who performs theatre acts. Rwais use poetry and jewels during their performances and typically the group will use a single-string rabab, lutes, cymbals, and one or two singers.
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