Kabyle Music of Algeria

Watch and listen to a vast collection of Kabyle music and songs with this App

Kabyle Music of Algeria

Watch and listen to a vast collection of Kabyle music and songs with this App

The Kabyles, an Algerian Berber people representing one of the oldest Northwestern African civilizations, hold poetry and music in high esteem

Listen and watch the songs and music presented during marriage feasts and the religious holiday Aid-Amezziane

The other songs songs mourn poverty, misfortune and unrequited love, while always maintaining a sense of pride and hail success

Instrumentation includes the ajouag (shepherd’s flute), cornemuse (similar to the bagpipes), ghaita (a double reed instrument similar to the oboe), t’bel (tambourine) and bendir (frame drum) as well as more recent additions to the instrumental assortment: the violin, guitar and banjo

Get this App for a lovely collection of Kabyle songs and music of Algeria