egyptian
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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✦ who's making it, level by level
level 3 · one step out
cult favorites and indie darlings
level 4 · further
art pop, hyperpop, and the underground
level 5 · all the way
deep experimental
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questions
What is egyptian?
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 egyptian albums to start with?
Try الحب نور by جيهان راتب, Carving The Fires of Akhet by Crescent, Pharaohs by Anubis, and Nassay by Sherine.
Who are some women making egyptian?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/egyptian/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making egyptian, from mainstream to underground.
genre notes from last.fm listeners · artists and albums from last.fm, updated 2026-10-19