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Not to be missed: Amr Diab in New Alamein, Hisham Kharma, Wust El-Balad in Alexandria, Shady El Qasseer in Cairo - Music - Arts & Culture

Ahram Online highlights a selection of do-not-miss events this week, 30 July - 5 August, in Cairo, Alexandria, and New Alamein. New films across cinemas starting 30 July - Fear Below, starring Hermione Corfield, Will Fletcher, Jake Ryan - Bring Her Back, starring Sally Hawkins, Billy Barratt, Mischa Heywood Last days of the 18th Egyptian National Theatre Festival 20 July - 6 August Launched in 2006, the Egyptian National Theatre Festival has grown into the country's largest annual event dedicated to the theatrical arts. This year's lineup features a diverse array of performances by troupes affiliated with the Ministry of Culture, the Ministry of Youth and Sports, the General Organization of Cultural Palaces, the Art House for Theatre, the Academy of Arts, private theatres, and student groups from the Higher Institute of Theatrical Arts, as well as various universities. Many of the plays have already received critical and audience acclaim, while others are being introduced to wider audiences for the first time. Wust El-Balad - 9pm Hisham Abbas - 10pm Wednesday 30 July, Alexandria International Sports Stadium Wust El-Balad is an Egyptian rock band founded in 1999 by oud and flute player Ahmed Omran and guitarist/vocalist Hany Adel. The current lineup also includes Adham El-Saeid, Mohamed 'Mizo' Gamal El-Din, Ahmed Omar (bass), Asaad Nessim, and Ehab 'Bob' Abdel-Hameed. Wael El-Said and Mounir Maher are among the band's most recent additions. Known for blending Western rock rhythms with traditional Egyptian music, Wust El-Balad has carved out a distinctive sound that continues to resonate with diverse audiences. Born in 1963, Hisham Abbas is a celebrated Egyptian singer renowned for both his pop hits and religious songs. He rose to fame in the early 1990s with tracks like Wana Wana Wana and Ta'ala, and is perhaps best known for his hit Habibi Dah (Nari Narain) and the religious anthem Asmaa Allah Al-Husna. Over the decades, Abbas has released numerous solo albums, regularly performs live, and has also taken part in various television series, films, and theatrical productions. Both concerts are part of the Summer Festival for Music and Singing, organized under the auspices of the Cairo Opera House. Massar Egbari - music Thursday 31 July, 8pm El-Sawy Culturewheel (El-Sakia), Zamalek, Cairo Founded in 2005, Massar Egbari has built a strong following in Egypt and beyond. The band's lineup includes Hani El-Dakkak (guitar and lead vocals), Ahmed Hafez (bass guitar), Tamer Attallah (drums), Ayman Massoud (keyboards), and Mahmoud Siam (guitar). Known for their distinctive sound and socially conscious lyrics, Massar Egbari regularly sells out concerts across Egypt and has performed both regionally and internationally. Shady El-Qasseer - music Thursday 31 July, 8pm Cairo Jazz Club, 197 A, 26th of July St, Cairo This jazz night will celebrate Shady El Qasseer's 10th anniversary and feature Noha Fekry, a well-established singer-songwriter and one of the first Egyptian women to make a lasting mark on the country's jazz scene. El Qasseer, an Egyptian saxophonist and composer, is renowned for his dynamic performances and a prominent presence in Cairo's vibrant jazz circuit. Hisham Kharma - 9pm Khaled Selim - 10pm Thursday 31 July, Alexandria International Sports Stadium Hisham Kharma began performing live concerts in 2016, often accompanied by a grand orchestra. He has headlined major events at iconic venues, including the Pyramids of Giza, the Cairo Citadel, and London's Mansion House. Kharma is also known for composing the theme music for numerous national events and key Egyptian institutions. Singer Khaled Selim rose to fame with Eish (Live), the theme song of the 2001 film El-Sellem w El-Te'ban. Since then, he has released several popular albums and starred in a range of movies and television series. Both concerts are part of the Summer Festival for Music and Singing, organized by the Cairo Opera House. Mohamed Ramadan - music Thursday 31 July, 10pm Porto Golf, Al-Alamein, North Coast One of Egypt's best-known actors-turned-rappers, Mohamed Ramadan, 36, rose to fame through cinema and television before launching a parallel music career over the past six years. He is known for a string of rap-mahraganat hits, including Balalein, Number One, Ala Allah, Taaleily, Mafia, Tanteet, Zilzal, Coronavirus, and Aladdin Lamp, among others. Many of his songs score high viewership on YouTube and streaming platforms. His track Bum Bum, for example, exceeded 200 million views shortly after release. Among his most recent singles, released in July, are Eh Ya Albi (What's Up, My Heart) and Men Dahr Raagel. Amr Diab - music Friday 1 August U Arena, New Alamein Amr Diab is one of the most prominent and widely recognized pop singers in the region, drawing crowds of thousands to his live concerts and consistently ranking among the most-streamed artists on digital platforms. With over 30 albums and a long list of regional and international awards, the megastar—affectionately dubbed El-Haddaba (The Hill) by fans—has sustained a four-decade career while continuing to grow his fan base. Ahmad Ali El Haggar - music Monday 4 August, 9pm Room Art Space & Café, The Spot Mall, New Cairo Egyptian singer, songwriter, and producer Ahmed Ali El-Haggar is known for blending traditional music with jazz and neo-soul influences. In recent years, El-Haggar has emerged as one of the most prominent young independent musicians in Egypt. He has also performed alongside notable international artists, including Carole King, Jason Mraz, and Melissa Etheridge. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link: