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Egyptian rapper Wegz wearing traditional clothes and silver jewelry, standing in front of papyrus-like sheets with prints of Arabic writing.

In his latest release, Wegz pays homage to the Arabic language and Egyptian cultural heritage.

Screenshot from YouTube, Al Araby Asly with Wegz by Madinet Masr.

The Best North African Songs Right Now

From Egyptian mahraganat and hyper-hop to Algerian raï, this month’s music picks introduce you to the most exciting sounds currently coming out of North Africa.