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Mezwed ( Arabic : مزود ) is a genre of popular traditional music based on North African Arab scale rhythms. It incorporates traditional North African drums called Darbouka and a kind of bagpipe called a mizwad with a bag made from ewe 's leather. Usually, it is sung in Tunisian and Algerian linguistic varieties. Originally the music of the countryside and the working classes; it is often played at weddings and parties.
The themes of Mezwed are social, family, and love. Nowadays new fusions of Mezwed, with
Hip-Hop
and
Rap
are becoming popular. Some of the most popular singers include
Fatma Boussaha
,
Samir Loussif
, and
Hedi Habbouba
.
Artists
External links
- (in French) Exposé du Musée des civilisations de l'Europe et de la Méditerranée
- (in French) Exposé du Musée virtuel du Canada
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