El Sawy Culture Wheel

Revolution Youth Coalition dissolved, members continue public work
Egypt

Revolution Youth Coalition dissolved, members continue public work

The 25 January Revolution Youth Coalition held a press conference on Saturday at El Sawy Culture Wheel to announce the…
El Sawy Culture Wheel interrupts performance for ‘insulting religion’
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El Sawy Culture Wheel interrupts performance for ‘insulting religion’

Over the past week, a rift has grown between cultural activists and El Sawy Culture Wheel, a cultural center founded…
Drumming away, Han Bennink in Cairo
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Drumming away, Han Bennink in Cairo

Han Bennink looks amazed to find himself under a bridge in Cairo. The famous Dutch drummer and multi-instrumentalist is making…
Telling the story of Egyptian jazz
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Telling the story of Egyptian jazz

In 2007, I asked composer Amr Salah, the director of Cairo Jazz Festival, if he was trying to resist the…
‘Sing Egyptian Women’ showcases local talent
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‘Sing Egyptian Women’ showcases local talent

Sixteen Egyptian women took to El Sawy Culture Wheel’s River Hall stage in front of a packed audience on Saturday…
Egypt’s Rock Nation Night – Volume 4
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Egypt’s Rock Nation Night – Volume 4

Four Egyptian hard rock and metal bands performed on Friday night at the "Rock Nation Night" live music festival. This…
‘Culture Wheel’ founder tapped for ministerial post, say sources
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‘Culture Wheel’ founder tapped for ministerial post, say sources

Mohamed Abdel Moneim El Sawy, founder of the “Abdel Moneim El Sawy Culture Wheel,” has been nominated for the position…
The return of Fairouz: Hope for a new album
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The return of Fairouz: Hope for a new album

Nihad Hadad, known to the Arab world as Fairouz, is considered by many to be the most important singer alive…
The Children of the Pharaohs: Egyptian music’s ancient past resurrected
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The Children of the Pharaohs: Egyptian music’s ancient past resurrected

Last Wednesday, ancient met modern at El Sawy Culture Wheel when the band Welad el-Faraana (Children of the Pharaohs), wearing…
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