Sharmoofers
Wednesday, 5 March, 10pm
The Great Pyramids of Giza, Sound and Light Stage, Giza
Sharmoofers, formed in 2012, are known for their unique blend of music genres, including reggae and rock. The band quickly gained popularity in the Egyptian music scene.
They released two albums: Paranoia (2015) and Enfessam (2019).
One of their most popular songs is Khamsa Santy, which garnered over 16 million views on YouTube.
The 5 March event is part of Ramadan evenings dubbed Layalina X Pyramids.
Massar Egbari
Thursday, 6 March, 10pm
El Baron Palace, Salah Salem Str., Heliopolis, Cairo
Friday, 7 March, 10pm
Hekaytna Helwa Tent, S. Teseen, New Cairo 1
Massar Egbari, founded in 2005, has gained popularity in Egypt and beyond.
Their lineup features Hani El-Dakkak on guitar and lead vocals, Ahmed Hafez on bass guitar, Tamer Attallah on drums, Ayman Massoud on keyboards, and Mahmoud Siam on guitar.
They regularly sell out concerts in Egypt and have also performed in the region and internationally.
Both events are part of special Ramadan nights organized throughout the weekends by Layalina X El Baron Palace and Hekaytna Helwa Tent.
Al-Mawlawiya Al-Masreya: Tribute to Amer El-Touny
Friday, 7 March, 9pm
Al-Ghoury Dome, Al-Darb Al-Ahmar, Fatimid Cairo
The evening features Sufi chanting and dancing by Al-Mawlawiya Al-Masreya, a troupe founded and led by renowned Sufi chanter Amer El-Touny until his passing this February.
The evening is a tribute to the ensemble’s creator, El-Touny, whose name is synonymous with the mystic Islamic tradition of Sufism and the preservation of Egyptian folkloric heritage.
Besides performing, El-Touny examined the musical influences of Muwashahat, supplications, and praise inherited from the greatest Sufi sheikhs between the Ottoman conquest and the 1952 revolution.
Through his research, articles, and books, El-Touni significantly contributed to the understanding and performance of the Mawlawiya tradition.
He also collected and documented many Egyptian folkloric songs and helped revive the Egyptian Mawlawiya heritage by performing them on global stages.
Religious Chanting Troupe
Friday, 7 March, 9pm
Goumhouriya Theatre, El-Goumhouriya Street, Downtown Cairo
The troupe, led by musician, composer, and maestro Omar Farahat, blends religious singing with classical Arabic music. Their compositions are filled with praise of God and Prophet Mohammad.
The troupe was established in 1998 as one of the main religious ensembles operating under the Cairo Opera House’s umbrella.
The upcoming performance will feature several singers from the Cairo Opera, including Nehad Fathy, Amina Samir, Taha Hussein, Mohamed Abdel-Hamid, and Haitham Mahmoud.
Mostafa Mohalel
Friday, 7 March, 9pm
Room Art Space & Café, 10 Etehad Al Mohamin Str., Garden City
Mostafa Mohalel is a Sufi singer who graduated from the Faculty of Music Education in 2018 and obtained a master’s in Arabic music in 2023.
He has participated in many works and held solo performances across numerous venues in Cairo.
Mohalel will be accompanied by Firas Nouh (keyboard), Amgad Nagib (bass guitar), Amr El-Alfi (drums), Wessam Mokhtar (percussion), Tahir Mohamed (qanun), and Mohamed El-Shafie (ney) in his upcoming performance.
Hala Roshdi
Friday, 7 March, 10pm
El Baron Palace, Salah Salem Str., Heliopolis, Cairo
Hala Roshdi, born in 1997, is an Egyptian actress and singer.
The rising star acted in the series Maktoob Alia in 2022 and sang in the programme Stars of Heaven the same year. Both events helped her establish her presence in Egypt’s music scene.
In 2024, Roshdi was featured in the popular TV programme Sahibat Al Saadah, presented by Esaad Younis and Mona Shazli’s programme.
The 7 March event is part of special Ramadan nights organized throughout the weekends by Layalina X El Baron Palace.
Mohamed Adaweya
Friday, 7 March, 10pm
The Great Pyramids of Giza, Sound and Light Stage, Giza
Mohamed Adaweya, born in 1976, is the son of late Egyptian legendary singer Ahmed Adaweya (1945-2024).
Mohamed began his creative career in 1993 and has since released several albums.
As a composer, Adaweya wrote songs for TV series such as Taraf Talet (2012), Citizen X (2011), and Wara Kol Bab 1 (Shantet Safar, 2021).
The 7 March event is part of Ramadan evenings dubbed Layalina X Pyramids.
Sheikh Mahmoud El-Tohamy
Saturday, 8 March, 9pm
Amir Taz Palace, Seyoufia Street off Saliba Street, Khalifa District, roughly between the Sultan Hassan and the Ibn Tulun Mosque, Old Cairo
Mahmoud is the son of the famous Sufi chanter Sheikh Yassin El-Tohamy. He is among the masters of deep-rooted Islamic musical art.
El-Tohamy performed Sufi poetry chants at traditional Islamic Sunni events across the country, often appearing at large moulid events in Cairo's Hussein and Sayeda Zeinab districts.
He has often collaborated with Egyptian Grammy award winner Fathy Salama and his band Sharkiat on a project titled Sufism vs. Modernism, launched in 2018.
Cassette 90 band
Saturday, 8 March, 9pm
Wisdom Hall, El-Sawy Culturewheel, 26th of July Street, Zamalek, Cairo
The band consists of eight musicians. Their work revives the songs of the 1990s, including songs by Egyptian singer Mostafa Amar, Hisham Abbas, Alaa Abdelkhalek, and Ehab Tafwik.
Al-Hadra Troupe for Sufi Chanting
Sunday, 9 March, 9pm
Alexandria Opera House (Sayed Darwish Theatre), Alexandria
Monday, 10 March, 9:30pm
Cairo Opera House, Open Air Theatre, Zamalek, Cairo
The ensemble, founded by Nour Nageh in 2015, is dedicated to preserving and presenting the rich spiritual heritage of Egyptian Sufi traditions.
Their work aims to bring the profound experience of Sufi chanting from traditional mosque settings to broader audiences in theatres and cultural venues.
The troupe's performances encompass a diverse repertoire, including poems by renowned Sufi figures such as Mohiuddin Ibn Arabi, Al-Hallaj, and Ibn Al-Farid.
Their musical arrangements blend traditional instruments like the oud and various percussion instruments, creating an immersive atmosphere that resonates with audiences.
Nagham El Bahr
Monday, 10 March, 9pm
Room Art Space, New Cairo
The band musicians present marine and Bedouin arts specific to the Red Sea region.
Their performances originate from the cultures of nomadic Arab tribes and fishermen, presented in their traditional forms.
Casino Badeea
Tuesday, 11 March, 9pm
Room Art Space & Café, Spot Mall, New Cairo
Casino Badeea (pronounced as Casino badi3a) is an oriental branch of the Bohemian project that focuses on Cuban rhythms and jazz.
The casino presents the early folkloric Egyptian tunes, taking the listeners to the heart of Egypt’s 1920s.
The singers are Mariam Salem and Rehab Khattab, accompanied by musicians playing oriental instruments such as oud, nay, and percussion.
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