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Egyptian music historian Antari dies
The prominent Egyptian music historian of the second half of the 20th century, Farag El-Antari, died on Tuesday 28 February - at age 83
'Like Jelly' to play Makan centre next week
Local band blends musical influences ranging from traditional Arabic and acoustic rock to Brazilian beats
Sudan mourns musical icon Wardi
Sudan mourned on Sunday the death of musical icon Mohammed Wardi, a former prisoner who spent years in self-imposed exile but who died on home soil after seeing his beloved nation divided
Special show by Riff Band to mark 9th anniversary of El Sawy Culturewheel
The concert will take place on Thursday 23 February
Vivaldi's Four Seasons at the Alexandria Opera House
On Sunday 26 February, the string orchestra of the Alexandria Opera House invites the audience to delight in most recognizable concertos by Vivaldi, The Four Seasons
Al-Bustan International Festival to kick off in Lebanon
Latin American music is the focus of this year's festival of music and art in Beirut
Petite Messe Solennelle at Prince Mohamed Ali Palace
Guests invited to a concert conducted by Nayer Nagui on Sunday, 26 February
Curtain falls on landmark Hong Kong opera house
Hong Kong's last dedicated Cantonese opera theatre will hold its final performances before closing this week in what art lovers see as another commercial nail in the coffin of 300-year-old tradition
Rappers in Egypt: A growing community
While rap as a genre has not yet reached mainstream Egyptian audiences, the hip-hop subculture is thriving  
Reem Kelani's journey from occupied territories to occupied Tahrir
Palestinian singer Reem Kelani indulges herself in research on iconic Egyptian music legend, Sayed Darwish
A portrait of a politically-driven musician
American musician Tao Seeger speaks to Ahram Online on music and its important role in revolutions over the course of history, following his performance on the night of the Egyptian Revolution's first anniversary last month

Whitney Houston, superstar of records, films, dies
Whitney Houston, who reigned as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, has died. She was 48
Importance of audience development in music institutions
While the Cairo Opera House suspends all activities until 25 February, it is about time to raise the difficult issue of audience development in Cairo

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Egypt's new music scene: A revolutionary audit
In Egypt's post-revolutionary artistic environment, independent musicians find themselves in their element while traditional musical institutions struggle with new realities

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