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A seminar is held to celebrate the book of graffiti prints- an Upper Egyptian phenomenon

El-Geneina Theatre pushes boundaries in their search for underground talents, bringing shaabi (popular) music from the streets and weddings to the stage

"Shaabi" concert at El-Geneina Theatre on Thursday

The Out of the Picture Festival will host "shaabi" (popular) music tomorrow, Thursday, 20 October

Rediscovering Sheikh Youssef Al-Manyalawy (1847-1911)

Al-Manyalawy: Icon of Egyptian musical renaissance, master of the spiritual art of Inshad chants

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Folk Art: Na'ima al-Misriyya in focus

El-Faggala: Stories never told

A new exhibition brings to life the memories of residents of the once famous El-Faggala district of Cairo

Egypt celebrates the centennial of Youssef Al-Manyalawy (1847-1911)

Three days of discussions, workshops and concerts mark the passing of a key figure in the Egyptian music renaissance

Folk: Graffiti, Egyptian-style

Like graffiti everywhere, graffiti in Egypt - especially after the revolution - expresses something unique about society

Indian Qawwali troupe perform Samaa Sufi Festival's closing night

The annual Ramadan Samaa Sufi Festival, which began on 15 August, will see its last performance tonight by a medley of international troupes

Folk: Ramadan’s nocturnal singer, the msesahharati

A brief history of the traditional Ramadan singer who wakes Muslims for their pre-dawn meal

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