Arab Music Institute 22 Ramsis St. Tel 2574 3373 Thur 6, 8pm: First part: singer Ibrahim Al-Moguiand his band (Egypt). Second part: singer Mohamed Al-Mogui(Egypt). Singers Rehab Metawaaand others (Egypt). Fri 7, 8pm: First part: Saber Abdel-Sattaron qannun (Egypt). Second part: The Heritage Youthgroup features Yasser Suleiman, Ahmed Mohsen, Ahmed Gamaleddinamong others (Egypt).
Cairo Opera House Gezira Exhibition Grounds, Tel 2737 0602/2736 0361, box office 2739 0132/0144 *Main Hall Thur 6, 8pm: First part: “A Bright Day”, a concert features singer Furat Qadouri and his band (Iraq, Cuba, Colombia, Lebanon, Sweden, Germany). Singer Agfan(Egypt), singer Fouad Zabadi(Morocco). Second part: Singer Hani Shaker, the Abdel-Halim Noweira Arab Music Ensemble, conducted byAhmed Amer(Egypt). Fri 7, 8pm: First part: Singer Hasnaa(Egypt), Arab Idol's star Ahmed Gamal (Egypt). Part two: Violinist Mohamed Zaheer(Egypt), singer Marwan Khouri(Lebanon). Sat 8, 8pm: First part: Oud Concerto the Second Movement (composer Ammar Al-Sharaai). Oud player Mamdouh Al-Gebali(Egypt), violin recital by Hassan Sharara(Egypt). Part two: Singer Safwan Bahlawan(Syria), accompanied by the Cairo Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Selim Sahab. Sun 9, 8pm: First part: Egyptian compositions played by the orchestra, conducted by Emad Al-Sharouni(Egypt). Second part: Singer Amal Maher, accompanied by the orchestra, conducted by Hani Farahat(Egypt). *Small Hall Thur 6, 6pm: A concert features Attiya ShararaGroup, conducted by Hassan Sharara. Sat 8, 6pm: Awad Al-FihaaChildren troupe (Lebanon). The Talents Development CentreChildren Choir, conducted by Nadia Abdel-Aziz. Sun 9, 6pm:The Jordanian University Choir's Arab Music Company (Jordan).
Al-Gumhouriya Theatre 12 Al-Gumhouriya St, Abdin, Tel 2390 7707 Thur 6, 8pm: Singing recital by Amgad Al-Atafi, Khaled Abdel-Ghaffarand others (Egypt), led by Hazem Al-Qasabgi. Fri 7, 8pm: A singing recital by Yasser Moawadand his band. Sat 8, 8pm: First part: Al-Enshad Al-Dinitroupe (Egypt). Second part: Singer Aida Al-Ayoubi(Egypt). Sun 9, 8pm: The Opera Children Choir, conducted by Selim Sahab.
Alexandria Opera House (Sayed Darwish Theatre) Fouad St, Mahatat Al-Raml, Alexandria, Tel 03/486 5106 Thur 6, 8pm: First part: Mohsen Farouk(Egypt), Nadia Mustafa(Egypt). Second part: Ehab Abdel-Hamid(violin), singer Iman Al-Bahr Darwish, accompanied by Alexandria Opera Company for Arab Music and Singing, conducted by Abdel-Hamid Abdel-Ghaffar(Egypt). Sat 8, 8pm: First part: Singers Reem Kamaland Arab's Idol star Ahmed Gamal(Egypt). Second part: Violinist Mohamed Zaheer(Egypt). Singer Marwan Khouri(Lebanon) and the musical company, led by Mustafa Helmi. Sun 9, 8pm: Part one: Singers Hani Amer, Nehad Fathi(Egypt), singer Fouad Zabadi (Morocco). Second part: SingerHani Shaker (Egypt),accompanied by the Abdel-Halim Noweira,conducted byAhmed Amer.
Al-Azhar Park Salah Salem Road, Darassa. Tel 2362 5057 Fri 7, 3-8pm: The Austrian Cultural Forum/Cairo presents the3rd “Austria meets Egypt Day” brings together Austrian and Egyptian artists and present various cultural activities in festive atmosphere to our visitors. Dedicated to the theme “Visions of Self”, the whole afternoon revolves around self perception and how others perceive us. During this afternoon, these questions will be answered in a playful and creative way to initiate a lively discussion.The day offers arts, culture, recreation and fun for the whole family. At different workshops visitors can try their talent in painting, taking “selfies in the sand”, Viennese waltz, pantomime and recycling. The Austrian band IRISHsteirisch, will make everyone dance with their mixture of bubbly beats and Austrian dialect. The Austrian Archeological Institute is baking ancient Egyptian bread and an interactive children's theatre and a storyteller invite you to stay and relax.
Beit Al-Sehemi Al-Gamaliya, Al-Darb Al-Asfar Alley, Al-Muaaz St, Tel 2591 3391 Every Sunday, 8pm: The Nile Troupe for Folk Instruments, conducted by Abdel-Rahman Al-Shafaai performs dances and songs from Upper Egypt on mizmar, tablaand other traditional musical instruments. Every Friday, 8pm: A performance by clowns in Al Muiz Street, entitled; Al Aragouz Wa Khayal Al Zel (The Shadow Puppet & Qarakozshow) We Will Come Right to the Audience…Free Theatre.” The show is presented by Wamda groupfor Shadow Puppets and Qarakoz, directed by Nabil Bahgat.
Cairo Jazz Club 197, 26th July St, Agouza. Tel 3345 9939 Thur 6, 10pm: Us Wa Lazqband followed by Nour AshourGroup. Fri 7, 10pm: Maciek(Poland), Ahmed Sami. Sat 8, 10pm: IRISHsteirischband (Austria). Sun 9, 10pm: Eleonora Iannotta. Mon 10, 10pm: Hisham Zahranand Tamer Ouf. Tue 11, 10pm: Wust Al-Baladband. Wed 12, 10pm: Dancestock Chris Jylkke(Sweden)/ DJ Rami. Thur 13, 10pm: Screwdriver band.
Al-Ghouri Caravansary Mohamed Abdou St, off Al-Moaiz St with Al-Azhar, Tel 2514 7475 every Sat, Mon & Wed, (8pm, free admission) Al-Tanoura whirling dervishes perform to live Sufi music.
Makan 1 Saad Zaghloul St, Al-Mounira, Cairo, Tel 2792 0878 Every Tuesday, 9pm (Doors open at 8.30pm): Mawawilfeatures vocalists Hendand Sarain a repertoire of traditional music of the Nile Delta, Al Jaaframusic played by Arab Tribes from Aswan and Nass Makanband. Every Wednesday, 9pm: Zar music and songs by Mazaherensemble featuring Umm Sameh, Umm Hassanand Nour Al-Sab.
El Mastaba Centre for Egyptian Folk Music 30 A El-Balaqsa St, Abdeen, Downtown. Tel 011 50995354 *Al Dammah Theatre for Free Arts Thur 6, 9pm:Al-Tanburatroupe, a sonic voyage across the cultural heritage of Port-Said, offers a unique view on Egyptian modern history and the understanding of music as a form of political resistance, by way of trance-like sound escapes and gatherings, and the veneration of the human spirit.
ALEXANDRIA
Bibliotheca Alexandrina Chatby, Alexandria 21526, Tel (03) 4839999 *Main Hall Sat 8, 8pm: Singer Dina Al-Wadidi. *Small Hall Tue 11, 8pm: The Appreciation Palace for Arab MusicChoir concert. Sat 15, 8pm: The BA Chamber Music Orchestra, conducted by viloinist Abdel-Hamid Al-Shweikh.
