Nass El Ghiwane
Morocco\'s most revolutionary folk-protest group.
Hoba Hoba Spirit
Casablanca\'s beloved gnawa-rock fusion band.
Don Bigg
Moroccan hip-hop\'s founding voice.
Maalem Mahmoud Gania
Gnawa master musician revered internationally.
Saad Lamjarred
Morocco's biggest modern pop export.
The Casablanca music scene
Casablanca (Morocco) is represented on the Genesis of Sound map by 5 bands and artists across 4 genres. Gnawa trance and Moroccan hip-hop coexist in Morocco\'s economic capital.
The most represented genres are classical (2), rock (1) and hip-hop (1). The scene also includes pop.
The earliest year on record is Maalem Mahmoud Gania (1951) and the latest is Hoba Hoba Spirit (1998); the busiest decade on the map is the 1970s with 2 acts.
Notable acts to start with: Nass El Ghiwane, Hoba Hoba Spirit, Don Bigg and Maalem Mahmoud Gania. Every entry links to Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube searches.
Nearby music scenes
Questions about Casablanca music
What music is Casablanca known for?
Casablanca is known for hip-hop, classical music. Notable acts include Nass El Ghiwane, Hoba Hoba Spirit, Don Bigg.
How many bands are from Casablanca?
The Genesis of Sound map features 5 bands and artists from Casablanca, spanning classical, rock, hip-hop, pop.