Algerian rarities digged and shared by Raï and Folk
Since 2015

Born out of 70s Algerian counterculture, RaÏ ('opinion' in Arabic) was initially inspired by rock, disco, reggae & house, but now blends drum machines, synths, guitar & darbukas.

Algerian-inspired countercultural sounds.

Raï

Spanning Algerian Rai, Egyptian Tarab, Palestinian Rap and the emerging electronic scene, the MENA region represents a cultural crossroads where tradition and innovation meet.

The full spectrum of sounds from Rabat to Tehran.

Middle East & North Africa

Emerging from the Arabic diaspora in France in the 90s & influenced by US hip hop beats, a young, talented and committed scene has sprung up across Egypt, Palestine and Iraq.

The beats you'd expect, from places you wouldn't.

Arabic Hip Hop

A multi-cultural mix of European-influenced jazz grooves with Eastern Mediterranean and Middle Eastern scales and rhythms, funky basslines and Turkish-rooted percussion.

Jazz, Disco, Funk and Soul from the MENA region.

Arabic Groove

Raï & Folk

The Evolution Of Algerian Reggae Music, 1982-1992
Original mix compiled by Nabil D. for Raï and Folk (2018)

Raï & Folk

Raï & Folk

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