Solo Group Ensemble
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Fatima Tabaamrant فاطمة تباعمرانت
1962–

Most famous female Rwais artist. Champion of Amazigh language and culture.

RwaisAmazigh Folk Souss
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Groupe Ahwach Tissint مجموعة أحواش تيسينت
1950–

Traditional Ahwach troupe from Tissint oasis, preserving Amazigh ceremonial dance.

Ahwach Tissint
Groupe Izenzaren مجموعة إزنزارن
1972– Inactive

Pioneering Amazigh rock band from Souss region.

Amazigh RockRwais Agadir
Groupe Lemma مجموعة لمة
1990–

Collective preserving Ahidous traditions of the Middle Atlas Amazigh.

Ahidous Various
Groupe Oudaden مجموعة أودادن
1978–

Influential Amazigh rock band from the Souss region.

Amazigh Rock Agadir
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Hajja El Hamdaouia الحاجة الحمداوية
1930–2015 Deceased (2015)

Queen of Aita, legendary female voice of Moroccan chaabi music.

AitaChaabi Casablanca
Hamid El Kasri حميد القصري
1960–

Renowned Gnawa master known for powerful vocals and ceremonial expertise.

Gnawa Ksar El Kebir
Hassan Hakmoun حسن حكمون
1963–

Gnawa musician and sintir virtuoso, pioneer of Gnawa fusion in New York.

Gnawa Fusion Marrakech
Hmaoui Hmidou حماوي حميدو
1965–

Master of Dakka Marrakchia percussion tradition from Marrakech.

Dakka Marrakchia Marrakech
J
Jil Jilala جيل جيلالة
1972–

Sufi-influenced rock band formed in Casablanca, known for spiritual and social commentary.

Sufi RockFolk Casablanca
L
Lemchaheb لمشاهب
1973– Inactive

One of the three legendary Moroccan folk-rock bands alongside Nass El Ghiwane and Jil Jilala.

GhiwaneFolk Casablanca
M
Maalem Abdelkebir Merchane معلم عبد الكبير مرشان
1968–

Gnawa master from northern Morocco, bridge between Gnawa traditions.

Gnawa Tangier
Maalem Allal Soudani معلم علال السوداني
1955–

Elder Gnawa master from Fez, guardian of Fassi Gnawa traditions.

Gnawa Fez
Maalem Hassan Boussou معلم حسن بوسو
1975–

Gnawa master based in Marrakech, known for international collaborations.

Gnawa Marrakech
Maalem Mahmoud Guinea معلم محمود گينيا
1951–2015 Deceased (2015)

Legendary Gnawa master, son of Maalem Boubker Guinea. Considered one of the greatest Gnawa musicians of all time.

Gnawa Essaouira
Maalem Mustapha Bakbou معلم مصطفى باكبو
1960–

Master Gnawa musician from Essaouira, known for preserving traditional Gnawa ceremonial music.

Gnawa Essaouira
Maalem Seddik El Arch معلم صديق الأرش
1970–

Gnawa master from Meknes, keeper of the Meknes Gnawa lineage.

Gnawa Meknes
Majid Bekkas مجيد بكاص
1957–

Gnawa-jazz innovator, plays guembri, oud, and guitar.

Gnawa JazzFusion Salé
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Najat Aatabou نجاة عتابو
1960–

Popular female singer known for addressing women's issues through music.

ChaabiPop Khemisset
Nass El Ghiwane ناس الغيوان
1971–

Iconic Moroccan folk-rock band, pioneers of protest music. Often called 'The Rolling Stones of Africa'.

GhiwaneFolk Rock Casablanca
O
Orchestre National de Barbès أوركسترا ناسيونال دو باربيس
1995–

Franco-Maghrebi ensemble blending Gnawa, Chaabi, and modern sounds.

Gnawa FusionChaabi Paris/Algiers
R
Rais Said Outajajt الرايس سعيد أوتجاجت
1948– Deceased

Legendary Rwais poet-musician from the Souss. Master of traditional Amazigh music.

Rwais Tiznit
T
Troupe Ahouach Ait Baamrane فرقة أهواش أيت بعمران
1960–

Amazigh troupe performing traditional Ahouach and Guedra rituals.

AhwachGuedra Sidi Ifni
Troupe Taskiwin فرقة تاسكيوين
1975–

Traditional troupe performing the UNESCO-recognized Taskiwin warrior dance.

Taskiwin Taroudant