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For Al-Khayal Al-Shaabi theater troupe, Egypt is a dynamic stage

For Al-Khayal Al-Shaabi theater troupe, Egypt is a dynamic stage

The crowd gathers quickly. In a burst of color and sound, the troupe drums, sings and dances, leading the growing…
D-CAF picks of the week

D-CAF picks of the week

The Downtown Contemporary Arts Festival offers in its final week an exciting program for the community of Downtown Cairo.  …
A Q&A with leading mahraganat singer Sadat

A Q&A with leading mahraganat singer Sadat

It’s not shaaby, and it’s not moulid music. It’s a mahragan, or a “festival,” and Sadat should know, considering he’s…
‘The Magic of the State’: An ambitious and relevant art show in Cairo

‘The Magic of the State’: An ambitious and relevant art show in Cairo

“The Magic of the State,” held last month at the Beirut art space in Agouza, took a lot of time.…
WWI epic arises out of dirt and creativity

WWI epic arises out of dirt and creativity

As part of the Downtown Contemporary Arts Festival (D-CAF), Dutch theater company Hotel Modern, along with composer Arthur Sauer, gave…
‘My Nineties’ art project presents Egyptian TV through our collective memory

‘My Nineties’ art project presents Egyptian TV through our collective memory

Nostalgia is such a confusing feeling. You listen to a sweet song and it makes you feel bad because it…
Welcome home: Interior designer offers five tips for home decorating

Welcome home: Interior designer offers five tips for home decorating

The idea of furnishing a new home can be daunting. If you’ve just rented an unfurnished flat or purchased a…
Itinerant music show spreads peace in Alexandria’s streets

Itinerant music show spreads peace in Alexandria’s streets

ALEXANDRIA — Misr Station in downtown Alexandria is not much to look at by the standards of the fading, crumbling…
‘Blind Ambition’ – A must-see low-fi epic

‘Blind Ambition’ – A must-see low-fi epic

Hassan Khan’s film “Blind Ambition” reminds me of high drama, westerns, myths, operas. But it’s only 46 minutes long and…
Archaeologists discover one of world’s oldest ports on Red Sea coast

Archaeologists discover one of world’s oldest ports on Red Sea coast

Archaeologists have reportedly uncovered one of the world’s oldest ports, dating back to the time of King Khufu, announced on…
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