About Arabic pop
Arabic pop is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of pop music and Arabic music.
Well-known performers associated with it include Layal Abboud, Nancy Ajram, Amr Diab and Sherine.
Arabic pop has given rise to 2 subgenres on this site, such as Assyrian folk/pop and Al jeel.
From Wikipedia
Arabic pop music or Arab pop music is a subgenre of pop music and Arabic music.
Arabic pop is mainly produced and originated in Cairo, Egypt; with Beirut, Lebanon, as a secondary center. It is an outgrowth of the Arabic film industry (mainly Egyptian movies), also predominantly located in Cairo. Since 2000, various locations in the Gulf countries have been producing Khaleeji pop music.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Arabic pop.
Key artists
- Layal Abboud
- Nancy Ajram
- Amr Diab
- Sherine
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Frequently asked questions
What is Arabic pop?
Arabic pop is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of pop music and Arabic music.
Who are famous Arabic pop artists?
Layal Abboud, Nancy Ajram, Amr Diab and Sherine.