Afro-Arab music

Afro-Arab music is a vibrant blend of African and Arab musical traditions, reflecting centuries of cultural exchange. It combines African rhythms, percussion, and vocal styles with Arab melodies, instruments like the oud and darbuka, and language influences. Typically characterized by energetic beats, improvisation, and poetic lyrics, it exists across regions such as North Africa, the Middle East, and the Horn of Africa. This genre highlights shared histories, oral storytelling, and the diasporic connections that continue to shape its dynamic soundscape today.