Not to be missed: Al Nour Wal Amal Orchestra in Cairo Opera, Black Theama in El-Sakia, Tablet Elsitt in 6 October - Music - Arts & Culture

Al-Ahram Weekly

06-02-2025

Ahram Online highlights a selection of do-not-miss events this week from 5 to 12 February in Cairo.
Mohamed Abdel-Wahab tribute - music
Thursday, 6 February, 7:30pm
Noir Art Zone, 3 Soliman Alhalaby, Azbakia, Downtown, Cairo
The night will feature compositions by the late renowned composer and singer Mohamed Abdel-Wahab.
Abdelwahab composed over 50 film songs, including those of renowned singers like Abdel-Halim Hafez, Leila Mourad, Shadia, Sabah, Faiza Ahmed, Nagat, and Warda.
In his oud playing, he mastered the art of blending Arab poems and pieces with Western rhythms.
Al Nour Wal Amal Orchestra
Thursday, 6 February, 8pm
Small Hall, Cairo Opera House, Zamalek, Cairo
Al Nour Wal Amal Chamber Orchestra is Egypt's renowned orchestra of blind and visually impaired women musicians.
The orchestra is part of the Al Nour Wal Amal Association, an NGO for blind girls founded in 1954.
It includes a few generations of musicians performing in Egypt and worldwide.
The upcoming concert will feature the older generation of musicians led by maestro Mahmoud Bayoumi.
Tchaikovsky Gala Concert - music
Thursday, 6 February, 8pm
Main Hall, Cairo Opera House, Zamalek, Cairo
The gala concert will feature music by Tchaikovsky, one of history's most influential composers.
Tchaikovsky's most iconic works include Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, and 1812 Overture.
The night, led by maestro Nader Abbasi, will feature pianist Ramzi Yassa.
Black Theama - music
Thursday, 6 February, 8pm
River Hall, El-Sawy Culturewheel, 26th of July Str., Zamalek, Cairo
Black Theama are performing on many stages in Egypt and the region to thousands of their fans.
The band was nominated for Best Group, Best Live Act, Best Song, and Best Video Clip for the song Fi Belad Al-Ayy Haga (In the Country of Anything) at the 2013 World Music Awards.
Being from Aswan, the band members' compositions and arrangements fuse Nubian, Sudanese, and other African influences with reggae, hip-hop, and R&B.
Mahmoud El-Tohamy - music
Friday, 7 February, 8pm
Wisdom Hall, El-Sawy Culturewheel, 26th of July Str., Zamalek, Cairo
Mahmoud El-Tohamy started his career early in his boyhood by following his father's footsteps and performing Sufi poetry chants in many prestigious venues in Egypt and the Arab World.
He worked alongside Egyptian Grammy Award winner Fathy Salama.
He also collaborated on various projects with younger music producers, including Rouh El-Maliha with Molotof, a key player in the Egyptian rap scene best known for Wegz's hit Dorak Gai.
Tablet Elsitt - music
Friday, 7 February, 8pm
The Theatre, Movenpick Media City, 6 October, Cairo
The troupe consists of women percussionists.
The group, founded in 2019 by folk music student and enthusiast Soha Mohamed, is restoring Egypt's musical heritage.
Abdel Halim Nowera Ensemble for Arab Music
Sunday, 9 February, 8pm
Arabic Music Institute, 22 Ramsis Str., Downtown Cairo
In memory of the prominent 20th-century Egyptian singer Um Kulthoum, the ensemble will perform her songs.
Abdel Halim Nowera Ensemble for Arab Music was founded in 1967 by Maestro Abdel Halim Nowera.
The ensemble's mission is to revive the authentic musical heritage, presenting various traditional vocal and musical forms.
Conducted by maestro Salah Ghobashy, the evening will feature solo singers Asmaa Kamal and Nehad Fathy.
Cassette 90 Band - music
Tuesday, 11 February, 8pm
Room Art Space, New Cairo
The band consists of eight musicians who revived the songs of the 1990s.
Their work includes songs by Egyptian singers Mostafa Amar, Hisham Abbas, Alaa Abdelkhalek, and Ehab Tafwik.
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