egypt
what it is
Music from Egypt. Egyptian music has been an integral part of Egyptian culture since ancient times. The ancient Egyptians credited the god Thoth with the invention of music, which Osiris in turn used as part of his effort to civilize the world.
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art pop, hyperpop, and the underground
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deep experimental
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questions
What is egypt?
Music from Egypt. Egyptian music has been an integral part of Egyptian culture since ancient times. The ancient Egyptians credited the god Thoth with the invention of music, which Osiris in turn used as part of his effort to civilize the world.
What are good egypt albums to start with?
Try Rabab: Singing and Epic Songs (Egypt) by Various Artists, مخصماك by Nawal, wust el balad by Wust El Balad, and Bes by The Dwarfs of East Agouza.
Who are some women making egypt?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/egypt/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making egypt, from mainstream to underground.
genre notes from last.fm listeners · artists and albums from last.fm, updated 2026-10-19