Algerian Berber Music

produced by Rita Belateche, fl. 1966 (Folkways Records, 1966), 43 mins

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Field of Interest: World Music
Description: The Kabyles, an Algerian Berber people representing one of the oldest Northwestern African civilizations, hold poetry and music in high esteem. The music presented here is used in celebration of a marriage feast and the religious holiday Aid-Amezziane. The songs mourn poverty, misfortune and unrequited love, while always maintaining a sense of pride. 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.
Content Type: Music recording
Duration: 43 mins
Format: Audio
Sub Genre: Wedding Music, Song
Label: Folkways Records
Producer: Rita Belateche, fl. 1966
Release Date: 1966
Subject: World Music, Music & Performing Arts, Africa, África, Algeria
Keywords and Translated Subjects: África