arabesque
what it is
Arabesque or Arabesk (Turkish: Arabesk) is a genre termed so by Turkish musicologists for Arabic-style music created in Turkey. The genre was particularly popular in Turkey in the decades from the 1960s through 1990s. As with Arabic music itself, its aesthetics have evolved over the decades.
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What is arabesque?
Arabesque or Arabesk (Turkish: Arabesk) is a genre termed so by Turkish musicologists for Arabic-style music created in Turkey. The genre was particularly popular in Turkey in the decades from the 1960s through 1990s. As with Arabic music itself, its aesthetics have evolved over the decades.
What are good arabesque albums to start with?
Try İkimiz Bir Fidanız (45'lik) by Kamuran Akkor, SANDRAWAVE by 猫 シ Corp., Arabesque by Mike Batt, and United Colours of Anjunabeats by Parker & Hanson.
Who are some women making arabesque?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/arabesque/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making arabesque, from mainstream to underground.
genre notes from last.fm listeners · artists and albums from last.fm, updated 2026-10-20