The Africa Report

Egypt’s music industry shifts from major to minor amid fragile economy

For many decades Egypt was at the heart of Arabic music, and a pioneer of Western classical music practices in the Arab world. Egypt’s Golden Age (1950s-1970s) was known for setting trends and ...
The Hollywood Reporter

‘Moon Knight’ Composer Hesham Nazih Balanced the Modern and the Ancient Through Music

The Egyptian-born composer explains the process behind his Emmy-nominated score for the Marvel/Disney+ limited series. By Tyler Coates Awards Editor The call from Marvel Studios came out of the blue, ...
Digital Journal

Egypt’s women rappers fight for place in rising scene

In Egypt women rappers like Dareen are battling to make their mark in a booming industry long-dominaed by men - Copyright AFP Ahmed HASAN In Egypt women rappers like ...
The Washington Post

In Egypt, a vibrant brand of street music is outlawed as censorship deepens

ALEXANDRIA, Egypt — Hamo Bika rose up from the slums of this northern coastal city to become one of Egypt's most popular musicians. He has amassed millions of followers on YouTube and SoundCloud. He ...
Los Angeles Times

Travis Scott’s Egyptian pyramids concert permit revoked amid ‘false’ satanic claims

Live Nation Middle East asserted Tuesday that “no changes” had been made to Travis Scott’s upcoming concert at the Egyptian pyramids despite reports that officials in in the country had canceled the ...
Hebdo Ahram

INTERVIEW| Poet Christos Papadopoulos reflects on preserving the legacy of Greeks in Egypt

Greek poet, writer, and radio presenter Christos Papadopoulos speaks to Ahram Online about his unique experience in Egypt, artistic journey, and his commitment to preserving the legacy of the Greeks ...