Malhun
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Malhun (Arabic الملحون / ALA-LC: al-malḥūn), meaning "the melodic poem", is a form of music that originated in Morocco.[1] It is a kind of urban, sung poetry that comes from the exclusively masculine working-class milieu of craftsmen's guilds. On 6 December 2023, malhun was added to the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Lists of Morocco.[2][3]
Quick Facts Native name, Stylistic origins ...
Malhun | |
---|---|
Native name | الملحون |
Stylistic origins | Moroccan music |
Close
Quick Facts Country, Reference ...
Malhun, a popular poetic and musical art | |
---|---|
Country | Morocco |
Reference | 01592 |
Region | Arab States |
Inscription history | |
Inscription | 2023 (18th session) |
List | Representative |
Close