Latest in Tag: music Highlight
Latest in Tag: music
31st Arab Music Festival: 39 concerts performed by 99 artists from 9 countries
“I thank Egyptian Minister of Culture Nevine Al-Kilani for her continuous support to the festival in a manner befitting Egypt and its ancient artistic civilization,” he said. “I would also like to thank all those in charge of the festival, as well as the artists and musicians, who responded to the festival’s call with passion and love.”
I am proud of my success in Egypt more than any other place in world: Composer Omar Khairat
Faten Hamama introduced me to film industry, and Youssef Chahine’s works were artistically rich
Orange Egypt, Deezer cooperate to provide music service
New exclusive partnership provides Orange customers easy access to personalised music, podcasts
How CBD and Music Affects the Brain?
Similar to music, many people turn to marijuana (CBD) to treat conditions, but this time, literally. For those who have questions about this method, i49 can help you.
Film, music stars show solidarity with George Floyd protests
Spike Lee, Taylor Swift, and George Clooney join stars speaking out against police brutality, racism
Spotify expands COVID-19 music relief to MENA region through AFAC partnership
Partnership aims to find most impactful ways to support music community
Coronavirus reshapes music streaming habits of Egyptians: Deezer
Consumption of music streaming declined overall throughout Ramadan, with more people turning to religious content in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Morocco
Mahraganat: controversy over barring Egyptian street popular music Â
“I will drink alcohol and smoke hashish,” is the lyrics of Mahragan Bent El Geran that outraged Musicians’ SyndicateÂ
Egypt’s most listened to music on Spotify during summer
Billie Eilish’s Bad Guy, came in second place after Senorita in Egypt. The pop artist’s latest releases are also an international hit, with more than 500m views on YouTube.
Veteran Lebanese singer Elissa retires protesting music sceneÂ
The 45 year old star said so on her official Twitter account adding that she is putting all of her efforts in her latest albums. She also cited difficulty in being “productive” as a reason for the shock retirement.
28th Citadel Festival for Music and Singing embraces attendees with international troupes
This year’s edition witnesses an increase at the tickets prices, reaching EGP 20 from EGP 15
Music, architecture, books and film: A 2019 culture preview
Berlinale, Biennial, Bauhaus: If you like culture and you like to travel, 2019 could be your year. A look at Europe’s cultural highlights across the next 12 months.After visiting Madrid's Prado Museum in 1865, French painter Edouard Manet wrote to a friend: "How I missed you here so, and how large your joy would have …
Distinguished Egyptian musician Michele El-Masry dies at 85
Prominent Egyptian musician and composer Michele El-Masry died on Saturday at the age of 85, after a long battle with illness. The Egyptian legend is one of the biggest musicians to have enriched the musical scene in Egypt, with some of the most successful soundtracks that gained wide success among Egyptians. El-Masry performed with the …
Taksir Sharqi: Band bonded by love, great music
Walking into Room Art Space, one cannot help but feel bedazzled by hearing a band playing creative music: an oriental fusion with jazzy spirits.
Taksir Sharqi: a band bonded by love and great music
Coming from the word broken, Taksir Sharqi refers to broken rhythms, says Ahmed Omran the founder and mastermind leading the band. The word truly reflects their music: chains of musical statements interwoven with other harmonious melodies into a whole unlike anything you’ve heard in recent musical creations, a truly enjoyable and elegantly subtle mix …
New study aims to improve quality of life for seniors with music
Researchers from Germany and Switzerland have teamed up to investigate the effects of music on the brains of elderly people. DW talked to the research leader about the challenges and possible outcomes of the study.People who play an instrument will often have learned the basics in early childhood, but brain researchers from Hanover and Geneva …
Music – a secret diplomatic tool? European Forum on Music aims to bridge cultures
Can music really build bridges of understanding amid conflicts? Participants at the 2017 European Forum on Music in Cyprus think so, though they admit that music can also become a weapon.”When you put six politicians in a room and open the door after half an hour, you could find them arguing and punching each other. …
Crossing borders musically: Dresdner Sinfoniker will not be silenced
Citing security concerns and environmental issues, US authorities have banned a concert along the US-Mexican border. The musical director of the project says this only fuels his ambition to stand up against nationalism.It was intended as a peaceful cross-boundary creative protest against US President Donald Trump’s plans to build a wall on the US-Mexican border. …
Music raises disease awareness at AIDS gala
A high profile politician, a witty TV host, and nine soloists making waves on the international opera scene: the AIDS gala in Bonn used high art to deliver a serious message on the future of AIDS prevention.Annalisa Stroppa’s coloraturas were spellbinding from the beginning. The Italian mezzo-soprano sang with precision, yet so fast that it …
Success of Saudi Theatre in cairo result of Egyptian culture : Abdo
A musical tale of when Britain interned German refugees
At the height of World War II, thousands of German and Austrian nationals in the UK were rounded up and sent to internment camps. But at one camp, art helped internees maintain hope and express their refugee experience.When Paul Humpoletz was born on June 21, 1940 in London, his father was sitting behind barbed wire …
‘Jazz is not just music, it’s an attitude’: Jazzfest Bonn director
In an interview with DW, Peter Materna, the creative director of Jazzfest Bonn, explains why it’s important to reach new audiences and why there’s a growing market for the genre.DW: It’s impossible to write about a jazz musician without dropping at least six other names, people from whom he’d borrowed music or who influenced him. …
Prince estate blocks new music release on anniversary of pop icon’s death
A year since Prince’s sudden passing from an accidental overdose of painkillers, the music legend’s estate is blocking the release of unpublished tracks. But Prince’s Revolution lives on as former band hits the road.On April 21, the anniversary of Prince’s untimely death, an independent label plans to release a six-track EP of Prince songs titled …
Souad Massi on her career and her cooperation with Cairo Steps in Egypt
Freedom is to be able to think differently, says Souad Massi
Ballet music that changed the world
This hour we’ll hear a remarkable period instrument orchestra from France with music from the 20th century: “Jeux” by Claude Debussy and “Le Sacre du Printemps” by Igor Stravinsky. Imagine the production: the legendary Russian dancer Vaclav Nijinsky, the visionary choreographer Sergei Diagilev, sets by Pablo Picasso and Henri Matisse, and music by Debussy. The historical …
Cairo Jazz Festival: between remixed classics and new hit solos
The 8th edition of Cairo Jazz Festival opened its doors for music lovers to explore jazz like they never knew before
Melodias Encantadoras Orquesta’s first event at Cairo Opera House
In Cairo Opera House’s main hall, attendees sat mesmerised, listening to music that transcended them all the way to Spain, as Melodias Encantadoras Orquesta performed their first show in Egypt. The Spanish band was established two years ago by pianist Amr Hassan, with the aim of spreading Spanish classical music in Egypt. Spain blends Arab …
How summer music festivals are going green
From trash butlers and bike lots to regionally grown food Denmark’s NorthSide music festival is setting trends for its environmentally-friendly policies and cleanliness. But is it catching on with music fans?
Soprano Cecilia Bartoli receives the Polar Music Prize
Founded by ABBA’s manager, the Polar Prize goes Italian opera singer and anti-diva Cecilia Bartoli, a true all-rounder in the music world. Katy Perry composer Max Martin takes home the pop award.
Apple announces Siri improvements, revamps Music
Apple’s annual developers’ conference showcases improvements to Siri, Apple Music, and Apple Pay, among other things. Opening Siri to work with any app will present big new opportunities for software developers.