Mohammed Abdu
Saudi Arabia\'s most legendary vocalist.
Rashed Al-Majed
Gulf pop superstar based in Riyadh.
Tamtam
One of Saudi Arabia\'s first mainstream female rappers.
Abdul Majeed Abdullah
Prominent Gulf pop vocalist and composer.
Rashed Al Fares
Saudi pop and Khaleeji music star.
The Riyadh music scene
Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is represented on the Genesis of Sound map by 5 bands and artists across 2 genres. A newly opening music scene, from traditional ardah to modern Saudi pop.
The most represented genres are pop (4) and hip-hop (1).
The earliest year on record is Mohammed Abdu (1949) and the latest is Tamtam (1996); the busiest decade on the map is the 1960s with 2 acts.
Notable acts to start with: Mohammed Abdu, Rashed Al-Majed, Tamtam and Abdul Majeed Abdullah. Every entry links to Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube searches.
Nearby music scenes
Questions about Riyadh music
What music is Riyadh known for?
Riyadh is known for pop music. Notable acts include Mohammed Abdu, Rashed Al-Majed, Tamtam.
How many bands are from Riyadh?
The Genesis of Sound map features 5 bands and artists from Riyadh, spanning pop, hip-hop.