contemporary egyptian music

Women artists defy stereotypes, mainstream music in Egypt
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Women artists defy stereotypes, mainstream music in Egypt

Egyptian women have the right to ride bicycles and wear dresses in Egypt’s streets. They have the right to work,…
Game changing sounds from the alternative scene
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Game changing sounds from the alternative scene

There is something to be said for the solace and inspiration found within Egypt’s evolving musical landscape over the past…
Egyptian musician wins the Fair Play global music video competition
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Egyptian musician wins the Fair Play global music video competition

Twenty-nine year old Youssra El-Hawary won first place today in the third edition of the Fair Play global music video…
Bands to Watch: Dina El Wedidi
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Bands to Watch: Dina El Wedidi

Oh homeland we left you, and my tears fled away and died / Homeland you were our hope, and one…
A musician’s guide to Cairo’s rehearsal and recording studios
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A musician’s guide to Cairo’s rehearsal and recording studios

There are a number of professional recording and rehearsal studios available in Greater Cairo. Rehearsal studios, while fewer in number,…
Bands to Watch: Neobyrd
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Bands to Watch: Neobyrd

Like the crazed, bloodthirsty maniac in any self-respecting horror film franchise, the 1980s, it seems, will never die. The past…
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