Great Arabic Playlists on Spotify
From SpotifyBy: Dani Meyer/Arab America Contributing Writer
Spotify curates hundreds of playlists across the musical spectrum. Included in this are many different playlists filled with Arab music; click on any song to listen to it right now. Whether you’re a seasoned Arab music-listener or diving in for the first time, these ten playlists make for great listening!
Arabic Coffee
Start your morning with the feeling of Arabic coffee and mellow tunes. This playlist combines old classics, like Umm Kalthoum, with more modern artists. This playlist is a wonderful and mellow way to start off your morning, while imagining you’re sipping coffee somewhere in the Arab world.
Acoustic Arabic
This playlist has a great selection of chill songs from the Arab world. With an acoustic and folksy sound, this playlist is great for some relaxing vibes.
Feel Good Arabic Hits
Enjoy any day with these upbeat and joyful hits. This playlist is made up of popular songs in the Arab world with uplifting beats to bring a smile to your face.
Arab Reggae
This playlist features a number of reggae hits from all over the Arab world. With African and Middle Eastern beats, this playlist is a great introduction to Arab reggae.
Arabic Classics
This playlist is full of classical Arab songs from classical artists, including Umm Kalthoum and Fairuz. As the Spotify description explains: “This is why Tata always says ‘fish ba’ed ayam zamaan’.”
Arab Party Jams
Looking for your next party playlist? Look no further than Arab Party Jams! With a mostly modern selection of music, this playlist is a great way to get your party going!
Top Arabic Hits – Yalla
This playlist has all the top songs in the Arab world, and is updated to reflect new songs that become popular. If you want to know what people in the Arab world are listening to, look no further than this playlist!
Arabic Trap
As trap music becomes more popular in the United States, it’s no surprise that trap music is also gaining ground in the Arab world. Check out this playlist for a selection of electronic trap music with some Arabic beats.
Arabic Love Songs
This playlist is for all the habibs and habibis! This playlist is a great mix of old and new love songs, and is perfect for when you just want to hear songs about love!
Arab X
This playlist is for all those music listeners who love crossovers between countries! Think Despacito with Justin Bieber and Luis Fonsi – but Arab!
There is so much more Arab music out there, but these playlists offer a great first step! Have another playlist you love listening to? Let us know in the comments!
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