Chaabi

Chaabi (شعبي in Arabic), also known as Chaâbi, Sha-bii, or Sha'bii, meaning "of the people", refers to different music genres in North Africa such as Algerian chaabi, Moroccan chaabi and Egyptian Shaabi.

Chaabi music is frequently played in weddings and festivals.[citation needed]

References

  1. ↑ Sciolino, Elaine (2 October 2012). "Algerian Songs and Friendships, Reborn". The New York Times.