Abstract
Rap music has emerged as a powerful medium for social critique and a platform for marginalized voices across the Arab world. This study examines the role of rap in Morocco as a vehicle for political expression, employing semiotic and textual analysis to explore the cultural and ideological dimensions embedded within selected rap lyrics. Through a semiotic lens, the research investigates how Moroccan rappers integrate global hip-hop influences with Arab cultural narratives, generating, interpreting, and contesting meaning within the sociopolitical landscape. Furthermore, a textual analysis of lyrics reveals how artists employ language, symbolism, and cultural references to articulate political dissent and advocate for social change. By applying the framework of social semiotics, this study offers a deeper understanding of the ways in which Moroccan rap constructs resistance, negotiates identity, and amplifies the voices of the marginalized.
Presenters
Ilyas El OmariMasters Degree, Communications, Doha Institute for Graduate Studies, Ad Dawhah, Qatar
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Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
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KEYWORDS
Moroccan Rap, Political Expression, Social Semiotics, Cultural Resistance
