The Megri Brothers: The Musical Revolution That Redefined Moroccan Sound and Reached the World
The Megri Brothers: The Musical Revolution That Redefined Moroccan Sound and Reached the World Naser Megri ( Son of the Late Hassan Megri ) Collection- Archive of the Megri Brothers Music & Culture • Moroccan Music History When speaking about the history of musical innovation in Morocco and the Arab world during the 20th century, it is impossible to overlook the unique artistic breakthrough created by a single family from eastern Morocco: The Megri Brothers (Les Frères Mégri) . Four siblings — Hassan (may he rest in peace), Mahmoud (Mohamed) , Younes , and Jalila — did not merely deliver fleeting hits; they laid the groundwork for a distinct musical school that reshaped modern Moroccan music and built a bridge between Maghrebi identity and global soundscapes. Roots in Oujda and the National TV (1960s) The origins of this inspiring journey trace back to the eastern city of Oujda. Around 1960, brothers Hassan and Mahmoud took their first professional steps through National Radio. T...