Art Alert: AUC hosts independent musicians to raise funds for disability

Ahram Online, Tuesday 29 Apr 2014

The American University in Cairo is set to host four bands from the independent music scene to raise funds and awareness for disability in Egypt this Saturday

Maryam Saleh
Egyptian singer and musician Maryam Saleh

This Saturday 3 May, at the American University in Cairo (AUC) new Cairo campus, four bands will come together for a concert starting at 5pm.

The annual event, Music for a Cause, hosted by AUC, uses music as a platform to raise funds and awareness for a given cause, this year's is disability.

The event will feature performances by Maryam Saleh, Salalem, Raseef El-Abkaria and Malaleem band.

All of the money raised will go to Helm, an NGO which ensures inclusion and participation of people with disabilities within society.

Programme:
Saturday 3 May at AUC New Campus at 5pm
5th Settlement, New Cairo

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