Arts & Culture - Music

Egyptian music historian Antari dies

The prominent Egyptian music historian of the second half of the 20th century, Farag El-Antari, died on Tuesday 28 February - at age 83

Rappers in Egypt: A growing community

While rap as a genre has not yet reached mainstream Egyptian audiences, the hip-hop subculture is thriving

Reem Kelani's journey from occupied territories to occupied Tahrir

Palestinian singer Reem Kelani indulges herself in research on iconic Egyptian music legend, Sayed Darwish

'Like Jelly' to play Makan centre next week

Local band blends musical influences ranging from traditional Arabic and acoustic rock to Brazilian beats

Sudan mourns musical icon Wardi

Sudan mourned on Sunday the death of musical icon Mohammed Wardi, a former prisoner who spent years in self-imposed exile but who died on home soil after seeing his beloved nation divided

Special show by Riff Band to mark 9th anniversary of El Sawy Culturewheel

The concert will take place on Thursday 23 February

Vivaldi's Four Seasons at the Alexandria Opera House

On Sunday 26 February, the string orchestra of the Alexandria Opera House invites the audience to delight in most recognizable concertos by Vivaldi, The Four Seasons

Al-Bustan International Festival to kick off in Lebanon

Latin American music is the focus of this year's festival of music and art in Beirut

Petite Messe Solennelle at Prince Mohamed Ali Palace

Guests invited to a concert conducted by Nayer Nagui on Sunday, 26 February

Curtain falls on landmark Hong Kong opera house

Hong Kong's last dedicated Cantonese opera theatre will hold its final performances before closing this week in what art lovers see as another commercial nail in the coffin of 300-year-old tradition

Eftekasat to celebrate band's 10th anniversary

The award winning Eftekasat -- a oriental and jazz fusion band -- will celebrate its 10 year anniversary at Cairo Jazz Club on 19 February

George Kazazian to perform at El Sawy Culturewheel

Georges Kazazian, oud player and composer, to perform next Saturday 18 February at El Sawy Culturewheel

A portrait of a politically-driven musician

American musician Tao Seeger speaks to Ahram Online on music and its important role in revolutions over the course of history, following his performance on the night of the Egyptian Revolution's first anniversary last month

Violin and singing master classes in Alexandria

Tenor Georges Wanis and violinist Osman El Mahdy will offer master classes in music from 20 - 26 February in Alexandria

Vivaldi on Valentine's: To the tune of a string orchestra

El Sawy's String Orchestra - conducted by Mohamed Saad Basha - will perform compositions by Vivaldi and Tchaikovsky

Whitney Houston, superstar of records, films, dies

Whitney Houston, who reigned as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, has died. She was 48

Egyptian female vocalists to vie for NYC prize

US embassy-hosted singing competition promises winner a trip to New York City recording studio and additional vocal training

Importance of audience development in music institutions

While the Cairo Opera House suspends all activities until 25 February, it is about time to raise the difficult issue of audience development in Cairo

Madonna's upcoming world tour to kick off in Israel

53-year-old pop star's 2012 World Tour to kick off in Tel Aviv, Abu Dhabi before moving on to Europe, South America and Australia

Cairo Opera House suspends artistic activity until 25 February

Opera house promises to keep audiences posted regarding possible rescheduling of events planned for this month

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