El Sawy Culture Wheel
Revolution Youth Coalition dissolved, members continue public work
Egypt
July 7, 2012
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’
Art news
April 26, 2012
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
Art news
March 18, 2012
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
Art news
March 15, 2012
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
Art news
March 5, 2012
‘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
Art news
October 2, 2011
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
Egypt
February 20, 2011
‘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
Art news
October 5, 2010
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
Art news
August 7, 2010
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…
Egypt press photo 2009
Egypt
February 16, 2010