Maha ElNabawi
Bands to watch: Maii Waleed introduces Arabic dream pop
Art news
December 11, 2012
Bands to watch: Maii Waleed introduces Arabic dream pop
It’s easy for underground musicians to feel misunderstood in Egypt — and especially so if you’re a female,…
‘When I Saw You’: A winding narrative of Palestinian plight
Cinema/TV
December 3, 2012
‘When I Saw You’: A winding narrative of Palestinian plight
Currently screening in the 35th Cairo International Film Festival as part of the Arab Film Competition, “When I Saw You”…
Beyond football: The creative transformation of Egypt’s ultras
Art news
November 13, 2012
Beyond football: The creative transformation of Egypt’s ultras
Since their formation in 2005, the Egyptian ultras have been called everything from “thugs” to “soccer hooligans.” They have been…
Capturing the sounds of Alexandria
Art news
October 16, 2012
Capturing the sounds of Alexandria
We have all heard the phrase, “seeing is believing.” But German cultural-development mavericks Julia Tieke and Berit Schuck are hard-pressed…
Arabian Knightz’s ‘Uknighted State of Arabia’ echoes across the region
Art news
October 1, 2012
Arabian Knightz’s ‘Uknighted State of Arabia’ echoes across the region
At long last, Egypt’s most prominent hip-hop group, Arabian Knightz, released its debut LP, “Uknighted State of Arabia.” After multiple…
Teatro Eskendria is a refreshing addition to Alexandria’s cultural scene
Art news
September 24, 2012
Teatro Eskendria is a refreshing addition to Alexandria’s cultural scene
ALEXANDRIA — Part cafe, part performance space, part gallery and even part music studio, Teatro Eskendria is aiming to be…
Communities: Dispersed families of the Libyans of Egypt
Life & Style
September 10, 2012
Communities: Dispersed families of the Libyans of Egypt
The story of the Libyan diaspora spreads back over several decades. Since Muammar Qadhafi’s 1969 military coup, thousands of Libyans…
Laugh like an Egyptian
Art news
August 8, 2012
Laugh like an Egyptian
Hashem al-Garhy is more than your average comedian. He is an entrepreneur dedicated to developing the art of comedy in…
Bands to watch: Wetrobots + Bosaina revive electro-dance scene
Art news
August 6, 2012
Bands to watch: Wetrobots + Bosaina revive electro-dance scene
By ambitiously flexing its synth-packed fury in the face of the overly politicized, post-revolution music scene, an unassuming electronic trio…