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Al-Ahram Weekly
18-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Japanese violinist Mina Aoki-Girardelli's concert marks the 30th anniversary of the Japan Foundation, Cairo - Music and dance - Al-Ahram Weekly
Arab Music Institute 22 Ramsis St, Tel 02 2574 3373 Fri 28, 9.30pm: A Ramadan evening features the Talents Development Centre's Arab takht performing classical Arab songs. Arab Oud House (Beit Al-Harrawi) Mohamed Abdu St, behind Al-Azhar Mosque, Tel 02 2510 4174 Sat 22, 9pm: Oud recital by Sherif Sobhy. Amir Bashtak Palace Al-Muaaz St, Tel 02 2787 9187 Thurs 20, 9pm: Singer Mahmoud Abdel-Hamid and his troupe in a repertoire of classical Arab songs. Amir Taz Palace 27 Al-Syoufiya St, off Al-Salebiya St, Al-Khalifa district, Tel 02 2514 2581 Thurs 13, 9pm: Looperia Project band features artist Mohamed Kamal. Fri 14, 9pm: A concert by oud duet Ghassan and Dina. Mon 17, 9pm: 'Alaragouz wa Khayal Al-Zel' (The Shadow Puppet), a free public performance by clowns in Al-Muaaz Street, presented by Wamda and directed by Nabil Bahgat. Beit Al-Seheimi Al-Muaaz St, Al-Darb Al-Asfar Alley, Al-Gamalya District, Tel 02 2787 8865 Every Sunday, 9pm: The Nile Troupe for Folk Instruments performs dances and songs from Upper Egypt on mizmar, tabla and other traditional musical instruments (Free entry). Tues , 9pm: Wed , 9pm: Thurs 20, 9pm: Salam (Peace) choir. Cairo Opera House Gezira Exhibition Grounds, Tel 02 2737 0602/2736 0361, box office 02 2739 0132/0144 Main Hall Thurs 20, 9.30pm: The Cairo Opera Orchestra gives a concert featuring Japanese violinist Mina Aoki-Girardelli, with harpist Toaa Harb, oboe soloist Noha Samy, and violinist Malek Abu Arab from Egypt. The concert will be conducted by maestro Mohamed Saad Basha. Fri 21, 9.30pm: Super star Medhat Saleh features a Ramadan concert. Sat 22, 9.30pm: The Cairo Symphony Orchestra. Small Hall Thurs 20, 9.30pm: Percussionist Nesma Abdel-Aziz and her band. Fri 21, 9.30pm: The Talents Development Centre presents Mothers' Day. Thurs 27, 9.30pm: Mohamed Hamdy's clarinet quartet. Al-Gumhouriya Theatre 12 Al-Gumhouriya St, Abdin, Tel 02 2390 7707 Fri 21, 9.30pm: Wust Al-Balad band features a Ramadan evening. Sun 23, 9.30pm: Father Samuel Andrawas troupe performs hymns. Makan 1 Saad Zaghloul St, Al-Mounira, Cairo, Tel 2792 0878 Every Tuesday, 9pm: Mawawil features vocalists Hend and Sara in a repertoire of traditional music of the Nile Delta, Al Jaafra music played by Arab Tribes from Aswan and Nass Makan band. Every Wednesday, 9pm: Zar music and songs by Mazaher ensemble featuring Umm Sameh, Umm Hassan and Nour Al-Sabah. Room Art Space & Café 10 Etihad Al Mohamin, Garden City, Tel 01000 068 159 Thurs 20, 9pm: Looperia is an African-Egyptian project, created by Mohamed Kamal, aims to introduce Egyptian culture to African sensibilities. Looperia is a sound that originates in deep Africa and travels to Egypt via North and West Africa. The band uses loops of rhythm and music lines to offer Sufi atmosphere while blending African flavor with spiritual lyrics, Gnawa sensibility, and beats. The result expresses their thoughts toward God, love, and peace. Fri 21, 9pm: This concert brings you the best underground tracks and Random covers that defy categorization. Sat 22, 9pm: Music from all around the world by The Traveling Birds. Tues 25, 8-9pm: Karaoke night. Thurs 27, 9pm: Mawawil is a unique Egyptian musical band, founded by artist Abdel-Rahman Balala, and distinguished by its presentation of a unique blend of Egyptian folklore, the art of mawwal (ballad), and popular songs. Fri 28, 9pm: Franco Arab band The Spot mall, infront of AUC Gate 4, New Cairo Thurs 20, 8-10pm: Karaoke night. Sat 22, 9pm: Comedy gang night show. Sun 23, 9pm: Interactive comedy live show features Mahmood Elnagar, Hatem Elsokary, Mouaz Abdel-Salam, Ali Abdel-Qawi, Abdel-Rahman Essam, accompanied by Zalabya musical band. Mon 24, 9pm: Storytelling Cairo (Arabic edition). Tues 25, 9pm: A Fairouz tribute night by Michael Onsy Ensemble featuring singer Batoul Elabd. The lineup: Michael Onsy (Oud), Feras Nouh (Piano), Emad Sidhom (Bass Guitar), Peter Romany (nay), Kareem Abdel-Hamid (Cello), Mark Samuel and Fady Ezzat (Percussions). Wed 26 and Thurs 27, 8-10pm: Karaoke night. Sat 29, 9-10pm: Lazeez show. Wed 2 and Thurs 3 April, 8-10pm: Karaoke night. Mon 9, 9-10pm: Casino badi3a concert takes you through a time machine to sing and dance in early folkloric Egyptian 20s. El Sawy Culturewheel End of 26th of July St, underneath the 15th of May Bridge, Zamalek, Tel 2736 8881/6178/2737 4448 Wisdom Hall Thurs 20, 9pm: A concert by munshid (religious chanter) Ahmed Salah. Wed 2 April, 8pm: Singer Hannan Mady features El-Eid concert. Thurs 3, 6 and 8pm: El Sawy Culturewheel Puppet Theatre revives the concerts of diva Umm Kolthoum performing two of her much-loved songs. Fri 4, 8pm: Singing recital by Ali El-Helbawy. Thurs 10, 8pm: Syrian singer Majd El-Kassem. River Hall Wed 2 April, 8pm: Folklorita band. Fri 4, 7.30pm: Rock night by VYRUS band. Theatro Arkan Arkan Plaza, El-Sheikh Zayed, Giza, Egypt Sat 22, 9.30pm: Ali Qandil is back with his 50/50 Comedy Show—a mix of stand-up and interactive comedy. ALEXANDRIA Alexandria Opera House (Sayed Darwish Theatre) Fouad St, Mahatat Al-Raml, Alexandria, Tel 03/486 5106 Thurs 20, 9.30pm: Al-Enshad Al-Dini troupe performs religious chants. Sat 22, 9.30pm: Alexandria Opera Strings Orchestra concert. * A version of this article appears in print in the 20 March, 2025 edition of Al-Ahram Weekly Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
Al-Ahram Weekly
11-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Nazra troupe and Looperia Project present Ramadan concerts, not to be missed
Arab Music Institute 22 Ramsis St, Tel 02 2574 3373 Thurs 13, 9.30pm: A Ramadan evening features Nour Alnaby (Prophet Mohamed's light) troupe for religious chanting. Sat 15, 9.30pm: Al-Hour ensemble for religious chanting. Amir Bashtak Palace Al-Muaaz St, Tel 02 2787 9187 Fri 14, 9pm: The Arab Singing House presents a concert featuring The Youth troupe, conducted by maestro Wael Awad. Thurs 20, 9pm: Singer Mahmoud Abdel-Hamid and his troupe in a repertoire of classical Arab songs. Amir Taz Palace 27 Al-Syoufiya St, off Al-Salebiya St, Al-Khalifa district, Tel 02 2514 2581 Thurs 13, 9pm: Looperia Project band features artist Mohamed Kamal. Fri 14, 9pm: A concert by oud duet Ghassan and Dina. Mon 17, 9pm: 'Alaragouz wa Khayal Al-Zel' (The Shadow Puppet), a free public performance by clowns in Al-Muaaz Street, presented by Wamda and directed by Nabil Bahgat. Beit Al-Seheimi Al-Muaaz St, Al-Darb Al-Asfar Alley, Al-Gamalya District, Tel 02 2787 8865 Every Sunday, 9pm: The Nile Troupe for Folk Instruments performs dances and songs from Upper Egypt on mizmar, tabla and other traditional musical instruments (Free entry). Tues 18, 9pm: Religious chanting by Sheikh Mahmoud El-Hedawy and his ensemble. Wed 19, 9pm: Shwayat Fan (a little bit of art) band, led by artist Joe. Thurs 20, 9pm: Salam (Peace) choir. Cairo Opera House Gezira Exhibition Grounds, Tel 02 2737 0602/2736 0361, box office 02 2739 0132/0144 Main Hall Fri 14, 9.30pm: The Talents Development Centre features a Ramadan concert. Sat 15, 9.30pm: The Cairo Symphony Orchestra. Thurs 20, 9.30pm: The Cairo Opera Orchestra gives a concert featuring Japanese violinist Mina Aoki-Girardelli, with harpist Toaa Harb, oboe soloist Noha Samy, and violinist Malek Abu Arab from Egypt. The concert will be conducted by maestro Mohamed Saad Basha. Open-Air Theatre Fri 14, 9.30pm: An Egyptian-Moroccan Ramadan evening features Moroccan munshid (religious chanter) Gawad Al-Shary, accompanied on stage by Al-Hadra troupe for Sufi chanting. Sun 16, 9.30pm: Sheikh Yassin E-Tohamy and his ensemble. Small Hall Thurs 13, 9.30pm: A Ramadan evening by the embassy of Pakistan. Sat 15, 9.30pm: A Ramadan evening by the embassy of Palestine. Mon 17, 9.30pm: A Ramadan evening by the embassy of Philippine. Tues 18, 9.30pm: A Ramadan evening by the embassy of Iraq. Thurs 20, 9.30pm: Percussionist Nesma Abdel-Aziz and her band. Al-Ghouri Dome 111 Al-Azhar St, Al-Ghouriya, Tel 02 2506 0227 Al-Tanoura whirling dervishes perform to live Sufi music (Performances every Sat and Wed, 9pm). Thurs 13, 9pm: Three Sisters band. Sun 16, 9pm: Harp recital by Manal Mohieddin and her band Oriental Fingers. Al-Gumhouriya Theatre 12 Al-Gumhouriya St, Abdin, Tel 02 2390 7707 Thurs 13, 9.30pm: Umm Kolthoum ensemble for classical Arab music, led by maestro Mohamed Abdel-Sattar. Fri 21, 9.30pm: Wust Al-Balad band features a Ramadan evening. Makan 1 Saad Zaghloul St, Al-Mounira, Cairo, Tel 2792 0878 Every Tuesday, 9pm: Mawawil features vocalists Hend and Sara in a repertoire of traditional music of the Nile Delta, Al Jaafra music played by Arab Tribes from Aswan and Nass Makan band. Every Wednesday, 9pm: Zar music and songs by Mazaher ensemble featuring Umm Sameh, Umm Hassan and Nour Al-Sabah. Maqas Maq'd of Sultan Al-Ashraf Qaitby (MASQ) Darb Al-Saqia St, behind Qaitbay Mosque, City of the Dead, Tel 01226569944 Thurs 13, 7.30-10pm (All events are free): Experience the spirit of Ramadan at Sultan Qaitbey Complex with special events celebrating Cairo's cultural and artistic heritage. Enjoy performances, a vibrant bazaar, an inspiring exhibition, and immersive Sufi music. (7:30 – 10pm) Ramadan handicrafts bazaar, discover handcrafted treasures by local artisans blending heritage and modern design. (7:30 – 8pm)| Guided Visit: explore Jarosław Dobrowolski's intricate Cairo drawings and artistic journey. (8:00 – 8:30pm) female Mawlawiya performance, a mesmerizing Sufi whirling show by talented women, accompanied by live nay music. (8:30 – 10pm) an enchanting evening of Sufi chants and melodies with Sheikh Zain Mahmoud. Room Art Space & Café 10 Etihad Al Mohamin, Garden City, Tel 01000 068 159 Thurs 13, 9pm: Cherry pop stand-up comedy show. Fri 14, 9pm: Stand-up comedy show features Mustafa Kamal, Mohamed Rabie, Nader Sherif and many more. Sat 15, 9pm: Jazeera band performs jazz fusion for western and oriental works and band's original tracks. Tues 18, 8-9pm: Karaoke night. Thurs 20, 9pm: Looperia is an African-Egyptian project, created by Mohamed Kamal, aims to introduce Egyptian culture to African sensibilities. Looperia is a sound that originates in deep Africa and travels to Egypt via North and West Africa. The band uses loops of rhythm and music lines to offer Sufi atmosphere while blending African flavor with spiritual lyrics, Gnawa sensibility, and beats. The result expresses their thoughts toward God, love, and peace. The Spot mall, infront of AUC Gate 4, New Cairo Thurs 13, 8-10pm: Karaoke night. Mon 17, 9pm: This event will showcase the junior singers of Vocal Xtreem performing a vibrant selection of songs from well-known musicals, followed by a set of Valentine's Day songs. Tues 18, 9pm: The 90s band is the first Egyptian band to perform 90s songs in 2025. Wed 19 and Thurs 20, 8-10pm: Karaoke night. El Sawy Culturewheel End of 26th of July St, underneath the 15th of May Bridge, Zamalek, Tel 2736 8881/6178/2737 4448 Wisdom Hall Thurs 13, 9pm: Religious chanting by Rooh Project. Fri 14, 9pm: Gypsy Rumba band. Sat 15, 9.30pm: Abu Shaar Brothers ensemble from Syria performs religious songs. Sun 16, 9pm: Nazra troupe presents a unique Sufi musical heritage in terms of poems and praises. Mon 17, 9pm: Classical Arab songs by Kerdan band, conducted by maestro Ali Elmansy. Tues 18, 9pm: Tablet El Sitt band. Wed 19, 9pm: Comedy Gang, a stand-up comedy show. Thurs 20, 9pm: A concert by munshid (religious chanter) Ahmed Salah. Tahrir Cultural Centre (TCC) Al-Sheikh Rihan St, off Tahrir Square, Tel 02 2615 2694/01280009077 Ewart Memorial Hall Wed 19, 8.30-10pm: A Ramadan evening features Al-Hadra troupe for Sufi chanting. 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. Theatro Arkan Arkan Plaza, El-Sheikh Zayed, Giza, Egypt Fri 14, 9.30pm: a night of laughter and fun with Volume 38 of "Ain Gamal" stand-up comedy show. "Ain Gamal" is an interactive experience where the audience gets to be part of the action. Share your funniest stories, interact with Omar El-Gamal, and enjoy a unique blend of comedy and audience participation. ALEXANDRIA Alexandria Opera House (Sayed Darwish Theatre) Fouad St, Mahatat Al-Raml, Alexandria, Tel 03/486 5106 Mon 17, 9.30pm: An Egyptian-Moroccan Ramadan evening features Moroccan munshid (religious chanter) Gawad Al-Shary, accompanied on stage by Al-Hadra troupe for Sufi chanting. Thurs 20, 9.30pm: Al-Enshad Al-Dini troupe performs religious chants. * A version of this article appears in print in the 13 March, 2025 edition of Al-Ahram Weekly Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
Al-Ahram Weekly
02-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Don't miss The Sleeping Beauty ballet concert at the Cairo Opera House - Music and dance - Al-Ahram Weekly
Arab Music Institute 22 Ramsis St, Tel 02 2574 3373 Sun 9 March, 9.30pm: Al-Enshad Al-Dini troupe performs classical Arab songs. Beit Al-Seheimi Al-Muaaz St, Al-Darb Al-Asfar Alley, Al-Gamalya District, Tel 02 2787 8865 Every Sunday, 8pm: The Nile Troupe for Folk Instruments performs dances and songs from Upper Egypt on mizmar, tabla and other traditional musical instruments. Every Friday, 8pm: 'Alaragouz wa Khayal Al-Zel' (The Shadow Puppet), a free public performance by clowns in Al-Muaaz Street, presented by Wamda and directed by Nabil Bahgat. Cairo Opera House Gezira Exhibition Grounds, Tel 02 2737 0602/2736 0361, box office 02 2739 0132/0144 Main Hall Thurs 27, 8pm: The Cairo Opera Ballet Company and the Cairo Opera Orchestra present Tchaikovsky's The Sleeping Beauty ballet, choreography by Marius Petipa, and directed by Erminia Kamel. Open-Air Theatre Sun 9 March, 9.30pm: A Ramadan evening features the Talents Development Centre's choir performing Al-Leila Alkebira (the big night). Small Hall Thurs 27, 8pm: A singing recital by Hazem Shahine. Fri 28, 8pm: The Conservatoire concert (The Academy of Arts). Fri 7 March, 9.30pm: Strings Quartet concert. Tues 11, 9.30pm: singer Wael El-Fashny and his band performs folk songs and religious chants. Al-Ghouri Caravansary Mohamed Abdou St, off Al-Muaaz St and Al-Azhar St, Tel 02 2514 7475 Al-Tanoura whirling dervishes perform to live Sufi music (Performances every Sat and Wed, 7.30pm). Al-Gumhouriya Theatre 12 Al-Gumhouriya St, Abdin, Tel 02 2390 7707 Thurs 13, 9.30pm: Umm Kolthoum ensemble for classical Arab music, led by maestro Mohamed Abdel-Sattar. Makan 1 Saad Zaghloul St, Al-Mounira, Cairo, Tel 2792 0878 Every Tuesday, 8-10pm: Mawawil features vocalists Hend and Sara in a repertoire of traditional music of the Nile Delta, Al Jaafra music played by Arab Tribes from Aswan and Nass Makan band. Every Wednesday, 8-10pm: Zar music and songs by Mazaher ensemble featuring Umm Sameh, Umm Hassan and Nour Al-Sabah. Room Art Space & Café 10 Etihad Al Mohamin, Garden City, Tel 01000 068 159 Fri 28, 8pm: A singing recital by Rana Haggag. Fri 7 March, 9pm: Sufi singing with Mostafa Mohalel. Sat 8, 9pm: Arabic fusion by Leil band. The Spot mall, infront of AUC Gate 4, New Cairo Mon 3 March, 9pm: Adham Assem performs old and new songs in different arrangements, in addition to his own songs. Wed 5 and Thurs 6, 8pm: Karaoke night. Sat 8, 9pm: Ninety comedy night features Farida Geneidy, Mohamed Bogy, Omar Roshdy, Hossam El-Agatti, and many more. El Sawy Culturewheel End of 26th of July St, underneath the 15th of May Bridge, Zamalek, Tel 2736 8881/6178/2737 4448 River Hall Thurs 27, 8pm: El Sawy Culturewheel Puppet Theatre show revives the concerts of Umm Kolthoum performing two of her much-loved songs. Theatro Arkan Arkan Plaza, El-Sheikh Zayed, Giza, Egypt Thurs 27, 8.30pm: Special live episode with Alexandria's favorite crew, Loran Gang, for all "Salon Kefaya Ba2a" podcast listeners. ALEXANDRIA Alexandria Opera House (Sayed Darwish Theatre) Fouad St, Mahatat Al-Raml, Alexandria, Tel 03/486 5106 Sun 9 March, 9.30pm: A Ramadan evening features Al-Hadra troupe for Sufi chanting. Bibliotheca Alexandrina Port Said St, Chatby, Alexandria 21526, Tel (03) 4839999 Main Hall Thurs 27, 7pm: The Goats stand-up comedy show. * A version of this article appears in print in the 27 February, 2025 edition of Al-Ahram Weekly Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
