Guide to Algerian Mandole

A photo of Lounès Matoub holding the Algerian Mandole, 1975

The Algerian mandole, also called mandol or mondol, is a stringed instrument that resembles the elongated instrument, mandolin. Among its other names, the mandole is also referred to as mandoluth when played by Hakim Hamadouche, a musician. This steel fretted instrument is widely used in Algeria, specifically in Nuubat (Algerian classical music), … Read more