Art Alert: Fathy Salama performs at the Opera House

Ahram Online , Sunday 15 Feb 2015

Renowned musician and award winner Fathy Salama will perform at the Cairo Opera House's small stage on Saturday 21 February.

Fathy Salama

Grammy and BBC award winner Fathy Salama will return to the stage of the Cairo Opera House this Saturday, 21 February. 

A dynamic artist and key player in Egypt's music scene, Salama is a regular performer at the Opera House.

He is most noted for establishing the jazz ensemble Sharkiat, belting out a fusion between jazz and oriental tunes.

With Sharkiat, Salama has been performing widely in both Egypt and abroad for more than 20 years. 

Salama has also forged numerous collaborations with Arab as well as international artists, and has to date released nine albums. He has recently also ventured into electronic music with his project 'Koshari'.

Programme:

Saturday 21 February, 8pm
Cairo Opera House, small hall, Zamalek

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