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The ongoing demonization of Egyptian Metalheads
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The ongoing demonization of Egyptian Metalheads

Ever since its introduction to Egypt, heavy metal music and its fans have been perceived by many as being westernized,…
Abdel Halim Hafez: The Dark Nightingale, 1929-1977
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Abdel Halim Hafez: The Dark Nightingale, 1929-1977

On the anniversary of his death, Al-Masry Al-Youm remembers Abdel Halim Hafez, one of Egypt's most famous voices.Hafez was born…
Oxmo Puccino: French rap at El Sawy Culture Wheel
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Oxmo Puccino: French rap at El Sawy Culture Wheel

Oxmo Puccino is a French rapper of Malian origin who received a Victoires de la Musique award at the beginning…
Eftekasat: Oriental jazz fusion
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Eftekasat: Oriental jazz fusion

Eftekasat, an Egyptian jazz band founded in 2001 by pianist and composer Amr Salah, performed yesterday at the closing ceremony…
Homegrown jazz: El-Sharkawy Group
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Homegrown jazz: El-Sharkawy Group

Cairo's second International Jazz Festival brought together some of Egypt's best jazz bands as well as groups from eight other…
Electro-Jazz: The best musical formula?
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Electro-Jazz: The best musical formula?

Can the term “Jazz” be defined accurately? Can we rely on an immutable definition of this musical style? Jerome Paressant,…
Tarhana: Nomads in music
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Tarhana: Nomads in music

Tarhana is the Balkan name for a thick, white soup made from fermented dairy. But Tarhana the band is a…
A late night session with El Dor El Awal
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A late night session with El Dor El Awal

It is 1:30 AM and your Al-Masry Al-Youm reporter is rubbing two bruises on the back of his skull. Too…
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