Arts & Culture - Music

Egyptian rapper Marwan Moussa gears up for Europe tour

Egyptian rapper and producer Marwan Moussa announced his Europe tour on his Instagram account.

Egyptian Shaabi legend Ahmed Adaweyah dies at 79

Celebrated Shaabi singer Ahmed Adaweyah passed away Sunday evening in Cairo at the age of 79 after a battle with illness.

UNESCO-listed musical instrument stifled in Afghanistan

Wood shavings littered the floor of Sakhi's cramped workshop in the Afghan city of Herat as another rubab, the national musical instrument of his homeland, took shape under his deft hands.

Neil Young dumps Glastonbury alleging 'BBC control'

Folk legend Neil Young has pulled out of this year's Glastonbury music festival, alleging it has fallen under "the corporate control" of its partner the BBC.

Song of the Year: Tamer Ashour breaks records on YouTube, streaming platforms in 2024

Tamer Ashour's Haygyly Mawgooa released in January 2024, scored more than 186 million views on YouTube to date, tops several Anghami lists, and was named Song of the Year on Spotify and Billboard Arabia.

Mohamed Ramadan, Abdel Baset Hamouda, Wael Jassar among artists paying tribute to Ahmed Adaweyah

A large number of stars from the entertainment industry, alongside Egypt's culture minister, have paid their tributes to artist Ahmed Adaweyah, who passed away on Sunday evening following a long battle with illness.

Russia jails singer to 5.5 years for criticising Ukraine offensive

A Russian court on Friday sentenced a singer who burned his passport in protest at Moscow's Ukraine offensive to five and a half years in prison.

Guns N’ Roses to kick off their 2025 tour with Riyadh, Abu Dhabi

Guns N’ Roses announced that their extensive 2025 European and Middle East Tour will kick off with concerts in Riyadh and Abu Dhabi.

Soprano Angel Blue sings her first Metropolitan Opera ‘Aida’ in a new production

The American soprano, one of the most admired singers of her generation, is headlining the Metropolitan Opera’s first new production of Verdi’s “Aida” in 36 years.

Iranian singer without hijab freed on bail: media

An Iranian court on Monday freed on bail a female singer who performed in an online concert two weeks ago without adhering to the strict Islamic dress code, local media reported.

Programme: Christmas and New Year events in Cairo, Alexandria

Ahram Online provides a selection of music events related to Christmas and New Year celebrations (topped with a film screening) taking place in Cairo and Alexandria. The list will be updated on an ongoing basis.

Egyptian chanter Sheikh Mahmoud El-Tohamy to perform at 22nd Abu Dhabi Festival

Sheikh Mahmoud El-Tohamy, one of the most prominent figures in Islamic spiritual music and the traditional art of Inshad, will perform on the opening day of the 22nd Abu Dhabi Festival (7 February-29 April 2025).

Not to be missed: From Mahmoud El-Esseily and Bahaa Sultan to Hakim and Ruby

Ahram Online highlights a selection of do-not-miss events this week (18-25 December) in Cairo.

Re-discovered tapes bear witness to Somaliland identity

In a library in Somaliland, Hafsa Omer presses play on a small cassette player. The sound of a Somali lute interwoven with a woman's soft singing fills the room.

Iran arrests singer for giving online concert without hijab

​Iranian authorities have arrested a female singer who performed a virtual concert online, a lawyer said.

90s pop stars Hisham Abbas, Ehab Tawfik, Mohamed Fouad gear up for Dubai concert

Egyptian 1990s artists Hisham Abbas, Ehab Tawfik, and Mohamed Fouad are gearing up for a concert, titled Disco 90, in Dubai Festival City Mall on 20 December.

Amr Diab, Sherine Abdel-Wahab, Cairokee, Tamer Ashour, TUL8TE top Billboard Arabia Music Awards

Egyptian artists Amr Diab, Sherine Abdel-Wahab, Tamer Ashour, TUL8TE, and Cairokee band achieved top awards at the first edition of the Billboard Arabia Music Awards (BBAMAs) event, which took place on Wednesday 11 December in Riyadh.

Not to be missed: From Dina El-Wedidy, Aziz Maraka to Omar Khairat, Hany Adel

Ahram Online highlights a selection of do-not-miss events this week (11-18 December) in Cairo and Alexandria.

Egyptian Academy of Arts in Rome celebrates anniversary of opera Aida

The Egyptian Academy of Arts in Rome hosted this week a celebration marking the anniversary of the creation of the opera Aida.

Remembering Syrian-Egyptian singer Fayza Ahmed: The Nightingale of the East

Today marks the anniversary of the birth of renowned singer Fayza Ahmed, often hailed as the “Nightingale of the East.”

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