About Aita
Aita is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of music of North Africa and Arabic folk music.
From Wikipedia
Aita or vocal shikhat music is a traditional folk musical style that originates from the countryside of Morocco. It is sung in Moroccan Arabic by women called shikhat who are typically accompanied by male musicians on fiddles and drums. In Morocco, the Aita Festival is organized in Safi which is the city most known for Aita.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Aita.
- ↑ music of North Africa
- ↑ Arabic folk music
Related genres
Arabic music
music of the Arab world
Byzantine music
music in the tradition of the Byzantine Empire
Music of Egypt
musical culture of Egypt
Gnawa music
Morocco
Music of the Middle East
music of the Middle Eastern region
Andalusi classical music
10th century · Emirate of Córdoba
Music of Morocco
musical culture of Morocco
Malhun
1300s · Maghreb
Frequently asked questions
What is Aita?
Aita is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of music of North Africa and Arabic folk music.