music
The ongoing demonization of Egyptian Metalheads
Art news
April 23, 2010
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
Art news
March 30, 2010
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
Art news
March 24, 2010
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
Art news
March 16, 2010
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
Art news
March 16, 2010
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?
Art news
March 14, 2010
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
Art news
March 14, 2010
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
Art news
March 12, 2010
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…
A failed thing
March 9, 2010