Arts & Culture - Music

Egyptian critic Essam Zakaria named artistic director of Cairo Int’l Film Festival

Essam Zakaria, one of the most important Egyptian critics and researchers, has been appointed the artistic director of the upcoming 45th edition of the Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF).

Renowned actor Salah El-Saadany dies at 80

One of Egypt's most renowned actors Salah El-Saadany passed away in the early hours of Friday at the age of 80. His passing comes after a decade of stepping away from limelight due to illness.

Glimpses of Fear: Hanaa Nakhla’s first solo exhibition a journey in self-discovery

Glimpses of Fear is Hanaa Nakhla's inaugural solo exhibition at the Hanager Art Centre (Cairo Opera grounds), showcasing not just creative works but also symbolizing a unique journey of self-discovery and conquering fears.

Not to be missed: Abundance of music with Massar Egbari, Amal Maher, The Beatles Tribute

Ahram Online highlights a selection of do-not-miss events this week (17-23 April, 2024) in Cairo

Artists, curators refuse to open Israel pavilion at Venice Biennale until Gaza ceasefire

​The artist and curators representing Israel at this year’s Venice Biennale announced on Tuesday they won't open the Israeli pavilion exhibit until there is a ceasefire in Gaza and an agreement to exchange captives between Israel and Hamas.

El Gouna Film Festival opens submissions for 7th edition

Submissions for El Gouna Film Festival (GFF) opened on Monday for the festival's upcoming seventh edition, scheduled to take place from 24 October 24 to 1 November in the Red Sea resort town.

Egyptian films among entries for Cannes Film Festival 2024

Films from Egypt were among those selected for Critics' Week and the Directors’ Fortnight parallel competitions of this year's 77th Cannes Film Festival, set to be held 14-25 May.

Egyptian actress Shereen Seif El-Nasr passes away at 57

Egyptian actress Shereen Seif El-Nasr, known for her memorable roles in films and TV series, has sadly passed away at the age of 57, as announced by her brother, Sherif Seif El-Nasr, on social media on Saturday.

Not to be missed: Music events during Eid Al-Fitr across Egypt

Eid Al-Fitr (10-12 April) will see numerous not-to-be-missed events in Cairo, Ain Sokhna, and El Gouna.

Not to be missed: Eid Al-Fitr films across Egyptian cinemas

Ahram Online presents a list of not-to-be-missed new Egyptian films, to be released across cinemas during Eid Al-Fitr, with a few international titles brought to the local screen.

The films competing at the Cannes Film Festival

The Cannes Film Festival returns from May 14 to 25, bringing a host of film stars and celebrated filmmakers to France's Cote d'Azur

Tunisia country of honour at 8th Aswan Int'l Women Film Festival

Tunisia was announced to be a country of honour at the 8th edition of the Aswan International Women Film Festival (AIWFF) which will be held 20-25 April.

Algerian film industry vies for revival after decades of neglect

Algerian cinema is in search of a revival, decades after its 1970s heyday and steep decline, with authorities having blown hot and cold in their support.

Young Rwandan artists keep the memory of genocide victims alive

On sketch pads or computer tablets, a group of young Rwandan artists painstakingly recreate portraits of victims of the 1994 genocide for their loved ones.

Beyonce's country album tops Billboard chart - her eighth #1

Beyonce's blockbuster country album "Cowboy Carter" has debuted atop the Billboard 200 chart -- the eighth number one album of her storied career.

Egypt's cultural scene mourns death of visual artist Hazem El-Mestikawy

Several artists and cultural institutions mourn the death of the Egyptian-Swiss visual artist Hazem El-Mesitkawy who passed away on Friday at the age of 59.

UK artists launch Cinema for Gaza auction to raise money for Medical Aid for Palestinians

Cinema for Gaza, an initiative by a collective of UK artists, launched on Tuesday an online charity auction aimed at raising funds for Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP).

Cuban artists celebrate Palestinian Land Day with a new mural

Expressing solidarity with the people of Palestine, Cuban plastic artists and cartoonists painted a mural in Havana on Saturday.

Free the people of Palestine: Egyptian-American comedian Ramy Youssef in his SNL monologue

The Egyptian-American stand-up comedian, actor, and writer Ramy Youssef called for a free Palestine in his eight-minute monologue on Saturday Night Live (SNL), which he hosted for the first time on 30 March.

Kozbara takes viewers behind-the-scenes of TV series Cobra in Ramadan

Mahraganat singer Kozbara released a music video that takes the viewers behind the scenes of the Ramadan mini-series Cobra.

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