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Genre
ghazal
Parent Genre: World/Traditional

Ghazal is a genre of music that originated in the Middle East and South Asia. It is characterized by its poetic lyrics, which often express themes of love, loss, and spirituality. The music is typically accompanied by traditional instruments such as the sitar and tabla. Ghazal has gained popularity in recent years, with many contemporary artists incorporating elements of the genre into their music.


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List of ghazal artists

Here is a list of ghazal artists on Spotify, ranked based on popularity, who exemplifies the ghazal genre. You can find out what ghazal genre sounds like where you can preview artists or sort them the way you want, just click the headers to sort.

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