New films across cinemas starting 17 September
- A Big Bold Beautiful Journey, starring Kevin Kline, Colin Farrell, and Margot Robbie,
- Beast of War, starring Mark Coles Smith, Joel Nankervis, and Sam Delich,
- The Long Walk, starring Cooper Hoffman, David Jonsson, and Garrett Wareing,
- The Shadow’s Edge, starring Jackie Chan.
Nazir Al-Tanbouli - exhibition
Yassin Gallery, 26th of July Street, Zamalek, Cairo
The exhibition opened on 16 September and continues until 9 October.
Painter Nazir Al-Tanbouli reimagines drawing as a primordial act, a non-traditional visual project where the power of the line, the flow of ink, and the authenticity of the moment take precedence.
In his works, the walls of the Yassin Gallery become an extension of his creative thought, with symbols and lines engaging in a dialogue with the space, forming a holistic visual composition that redefines the relationship between the artwork, the place, and the viewer.
Mazaher Ensemble (Zar) - music
Wednesday, 17 September, 8pm
Egyptian Centre for Culture & Arts - Makan, 1 Saad Zaghloul Str., Cairo
Mazaher is an ensemble in which women play a leading role.
The Mazaher musicians, Um Sameh, Um Hassan, and Nour El-Sabah, are among the last remaining Zar practitioners in Egypt.
The music is inspired by the three different musical styles of the Zar tradition practised in Egypt.
Listening to the Past - lecture
Thursday, 18 September, 6pm (doors open at 5:30pm)
Netherlands-Flemish Institute in Cairo, 1 Dr Mahmoud Azmi Street, Zamalek, Cairo
In "Listening to the Past,” Ziad Fahmy examines everyday life in Egypt, utilizing sound and the politics of sound as key tools for uncovering the changes that occurred in Egyptian urban streets during the rapidly shifting first half of the 20th century.
Fahmy is a professor of Modern Middle East History at Cornell University’s Department of Near Eastern Studies and the author of Street Sounds: Listening to Everyday Life in Modern Egypt (Stanford University Press, 2020).
Fouad and Mounib - music
Thursday, 18 September, 8pm
Theatro Arkan, Sheikh Zayed City, Cairo
The story of Fouad and Mounib goes back to 2015 when the two musicians met on Facebook and began sharing their music.
After a few months, the duo performed in their first concert at Alexandria’s Creativity Centre.
Their popularity increased, taking them to numerous renowned halls, including the Cairo Opera House and the Bibliotheca Alexandrina’s Arts Centre, as well as tours to Morocco and Austria.
With time, the musicians started pursuing more ambitious creative endeavours, with Mounib creating arrangements for various ensembles and an orchestra.
Ragheb Alama and Amina - music
Thursday, 18 September
Beach Resort, Marassi
Ragheb Alama is a renowned Lebanese singer, composer, and television personality.
Rising to fame in the 1980s, he became a pioneer of modern Arabic pop music. Known for his charismatic presence and hit songs, he was also a judge on talent shows and an advocate for humanitarian and environmental causes.
Amina is a Tunisian singer and actress known for her powerful voice and emotive performances.
She gained international recognition representing France in the 1991 Eurovision Song Contest, tying for first place.
Blending Arabic, French, and African influences, Amina’s music celebrates cultural diversity and showcases her unique artistic identity.
This double-bill is part of the Layali Marassi, a series providing performances of the best-known singers at the Beach Resort, Marassi.
Tá Brón Orm - theatre
Thursday, 18 September and Friday, 19 September, at 8pm
Rawabet Art Space, 5 Hussein Basha Al Meamari, Downtown Cairo
Tá Brón Orm is a metaphoric narrative, an expression of global grief over the loss of language and culture through extreme social and political upheaval, rooted in the context of historical Ireland.
In Irish, Tá Brón Orm means “I am sorry,” yet its literal translation is “sadness is upon me.” This sadness sits heavy on the body, a weight passed down through generations.
Inspired by the Children of the Famine novel trilogy and set to music by OXN, a contemporary Irish alternative folk band, this new trio blends movement, story, and history.
Original short stories by Michael McEvoy and costumes by Nashwa Maatouck frame a collaboration with dancers Ahmed Ghareeb, Shady Abdelrahman, and Sara Gabr.
Tamer Ashour - music
Friday, 19 September, 11pm
Beach Resort, Marassi
Singer and composer Tamer Ashour gained prominence in the mid-2000s.
Ever since, he has released seven albums, establishing himself as one of the most popular performers in Egypt and the Arab world.
His breakthrough as a singer came with the release of his debut single Zekrayat Kedaba (Lying Memories) in 2006.
The song's success led Ashour to work on his first album, Saab (Difficult), released in 2007.
This was followed by consecutive albums: Had Byheb (2008), Laya Nazra (2011), Esht Maak (2014), Khayali (2017), Ayam (2019), Tegy Netrahen (2022), among others.
The concert is part of the Layali Marassi, a series providing performances of the best-known singers at the Beach Resort, Marassi.
Film music with Cairo Symphony Orchestra
Saturday, 20 September, 9pm
Cairo Opera House, Main Hall, Zamalek, Cairo
The Cairo Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Ahmed Atef, will present works from the best-known international films.
The evening will include scores from Forest Gump, E.T., Superman, Titanic, Star Wars, Mission Impossible, Zorba, Back to the Future, Pink Panther, among others.
DJ Sadam and DJ Abo Sahar - music
Saturday, 20 September, 9pm
Cairo Jazz Club, 197 26th of July Street, Agouza
DJ Sadam is a well-known DJ and music producer in Cairo's nightlife. He is recognized for his energetic sets that merge various genres, including electronic and traditional Arabic music.
Abo Sahar, hailing from Minya in Upper Egypt, is a pioneering musician and DJ who has created a unique genre called "Trobby." Trobby blends traditional Egyptian sounds with modern electronic music, reflecting Abo Sahar's cultural roots and innovative spirit.
Together, DJ Sadam and Abo Sahar have collaborated on performances that showcase their distinct styles, offering audiences a fusion of energetic beats and culturally rich melodies.
Assala and Ahmed Saad - music
Saturday, 20 September
Beach Resort, Marassi
Assala Nasri is a celebrated Syrian singer known for her powerful voice and emotional depth. Rising to fame in the 1990s, she became one of the Arab world’s most influential vocalists.
Her music blends classical Arabic with modern styles, earning her a devoted fanbase and numerous awards throughout her career.
Ahmed Saad is a prominent pop/shaabi Egyptian singer known for his emotional ballads.
He launched his music career in the early 2000s and soon became a staple in Egyptian film and television soundtracks with songs blending traditional Arabic vocal stylings with modern pop and electronic elements.
He frequently collaborates with major actors, including his brother Amr Saad.
This double-bill is part of the Layali Marassi, a series providing performances of the best-known singers at the Beach Resort, Marassi.
Nos Darba - music
Monday, 22 September, 8pm
El-Sawy Culturewheel, River Hall, 26th of July Street, Zamalek, Cairo
Nos Darba Band is a music group producing a fusion of Middle Eastern/Arabic traditions with modern elements.
Their songs often feature covers or reinterpretations of classics, with collaborations featuring various artists. They perform tracks such as Goumari, Ya Zarif Al Toll, Tanja El Alya, and numerous covers of known hits.
Their work emphasizes melodic vocals and instrumental richness, appealing to fans of both traditional and contemporary Arabic music.
Neruda’s Postman - performance
Tuesday, 23 September, 8pm
Cervantes Institute in Cairo, 20 Boulos Hanna Str., Dokki, Cairo
As part of the activities organised by the Cervantes Institute and the embassy of Chile in Egypt in tribute to Pablo Neruda, the evening presents a monologue, a theatrical adaptation in Arabic of El Cartero de Neruda (Neruda’s Postman).
The original novella was written by Chilean author Antonio Skármeta in 1985. It is a fictional story inspired by the life and poetry of Pablo Neruda, the renowned Chilean poet.
This work was later turned into a short novel and a film directed by the author himself. It eventually inspired Michael Radford’s movie titled Il Postino (The Postman).
More recently, in 2022, the original work was again adapted under its original title, this time directed by Guillermo Calderón.
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