The Musical and Artistic Heritage of the City of Testour (Tunisia): A Social and Artistic Approach

Malouf is considered a significant component of Tunisia’s musical heritage. Although rooted in Andalusian tradition, it has been assimilated into the Tunisian musical system and has become a distinctive cultural marker—particularly in regions such as Testour. This city, deeply influenced by Andalusi...

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Main Author: Riadh LAMLOUM
Format: Article
Language:Arabic
Published: Center of Research in Social and Cultural Anthropology (CRASC) 2025-06-01
Series:Turath
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Online Access:https://journals.crasc.dz/index.php/turath/article/view/58
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description Malouf is considered a significant component of Tunisia’s musical heritage. Although rooted in Andalusian tradition, it has been assimilated into the Tunisian musical system and has become a distinctive cultural marker—particularly in regions such as Testour. This city, deeply influenced by Andalusian civilization, has integrated malouf into its cultural and social life, where it plays a central role in both religious and festive occasions. This study seeks to highlight the key elements of Testour’s cultural identity through a socio-artistic approach, emphasizing the close interplay between social practices and musical expression.
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title The Musical and Artistic Heritage of the City of Testour (Tunisia): A Social and Artistic Approach
title_full The Musical and Artistic Heritage of the City of Testour (Tunisia): A Social and Artistic Approach
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Tunisia
Testour
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