Latest in Tag: music Highlight
Latest in Tag: music
On selling out, censorship, and nostalgia: Rappers reflect on society
âRap was originally founded to confront racism and police brutality. In Egypt we modify it to match our needs to protest oppression and economic turmoil,â says Romel B of 3adam El En7yaz group.
Kadim Al-Sahir: Still charming after 30 years
âI hope for love and peace for Egypt and that Egyptians gather as one family around the president they electedâ
Cairo Opera House Summer Festival promises upbeat month of performances
Violin virtuoso Rasha Yehia performs in the opening night of the Cairo Opera House 2014 Summer Festival
YouTube to launch paid music service
YouTube has partnered with âhundreds of major and independentâ music labels for the new service
Artistic expression still restricted despite revolutionary hopes: AFTE
A “substantial” gap exists between constitutional protections for expression and the reality Egyptian artists face, according to a new report
Egyptians, Americans build bridges through music
Young nonprofit seeks to revitalise Egypt’s art scene through cross-cultural exchanges
Finding her voice: Sing Egyptian Women finalist breaks into songwriting
A regular of the music scene, Malak is well known for her elegant covers; now she’s produced her first album
The Invisible Hands rock Vent with rich, psychedelic music
The Invisible Hands straddle two lesser-known genres with energy and depth
Cheb Khaled concert at Porto Cairo a disaster
The organisation put the audience at risk, charged unforeseen extra money and failed to provide the artists with proper sound and light
Spring Festival off to a good start in Cairo
The festival features a diverse line-up of diverse international artists, with a focus on African artists because of the current political and social situation
Jowan Safadi and Fish Samak make Egyptian debut at the Cairo Jazz Club
Though his nationality and previous controversies can overshadow his music, Safadi offers an entertaining mix of Arab rock with different themes.
Hyakutomeâs dissonant sounds elicit lukewarm reaction from audience
Violin virtuosoâs skills were well-received by the audience but the pieces performed were not aligned with the general expectation
D-CAF ends on good note with final performance
La Voix est Libre included a diverse mix of artists across different genres and was greatly enjoyed by the audience
Michel Fadel closes Abu Dhabi Music Festival
Lebanese composer Michel Fadel discusses his career and what inspires him in life
Cairo Jazz Festival is back with Mashrouâ Leila, Omar Khairat and more
The 6th edition of the festival hosts live and âbeyond stageâ performances from local and international acts as well as workshops and masterclasses at multiple venues including the Cairo Jazz Club and El-Geneina theatre in Al-Azhar park
Bikya celebrates third birthday starting Thursday
Three days of musical performances are planned in line with the placeâs reputation as a music-friendly business for the underground scene
Jeremiad tells a story of doom in symphonic metal
The new release by Enraged is a sign of revival of the metal scene in Egypt
Morabba3 wants to deliver the right music every time
Morabba3 puts the emphasis on communication between the composer and the client.
Cairo welcomes minimal
The most basic form f electronic music resonates with the audience during DJ Samyâs residency
Paintings and sculptures at Dar Al-Tanweer
Cultural centre brings together fans of art and music at the opening event of their latest exhibition
Cairo Symphony Orchestra honours Gamal AbdelRehim
The Cairo Opera House pays tribute to the composerâs musical legacy
International Volunteer Day Event
An NGO Fair, Book Fair, youth activities, youth play performance as well as musical performances by Masar Egbari and Wust ElBalad will take place between 12pm-9pm in the AlMedani Open Area of the Cairo Opera House.
Young American sings classical Arabic music, wows audiences
Unexpected performance from American contestant gains a lot of attention
Music can change the world
Music has always been regarded as a catalyst for social change. In this report for Africa Renewal, Dana Da Silva writes that African music is evolving in a way that it is becoming entertainment-oriented and less of a tool to mobilise against societyâs ills.
Vent aims for ambitious and novel concept
Vent opens to much anticipation and some confusion.
Donia Samir Ghanem launches album exclusively on YouTube
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Opera Aida returns for a second showing
Opera Aida is set to take place for four additional concerts starting on 23 October
Fall courses at the Workshops
Courses in art, music, design and presenting are among the new workshops currently on offer
Beats on the Nile
The Cairo-Berlin Project hosts electronic music night as part of urban culture exchange
Mashrou Leila delivers again in third album release
Indie Lebanese band tries to get out of its comfort zone only to end up where its fans like it best