Arab Music Institute 22 Ramsis St, Tel 02 2574 3373 Sun 14, 8pm: The Abdel Halim Noweira Arab Music ensemble, conducted bySalah Ghoubashi performs a collection of Um Kolthoum songs.
Beit Al-Sehemi Al-Gamaliya, Al-Darb Al-Asfar Alley, Al-Muaaz St, Tel 0 22591 3391 Every Sunday, 8.30pm: TheNile Troupe for Folk Instruments, conducted by Abdel-Rahman Al-Shafaai performs dances and songs from Upper Egypt on mizmar, tabla and other traditional musical instruments. Every Friday, 8.30pm: A free public performance by clowns in Al-Muiz Street, “Al-Aragouz wa Khayal Al-Zel” (The Shadow Puppet) presented by Wamda and directed by Nabil Bahgat.
Cairo Opera House Gezira Exhibition Grounds, Tel 02 2737 0602/2736 0361, box office 2739 0132/0144 Main Hall Thurs 11 and Fri 12, 8pm: “Tango, Buenos Aires,” ballet from Argentina featuring Nadia Muzyca, principal dancer of the Teatro Colón, together with dancers Federico Fernández and Edgardo Trabalon, music by Astor Piazzolla and choreography by Julián Galván. Sat 13, 8pm: The Cairo Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Nader Abbassi presents the Valentine's Day concert featuring violinist Mohamed Sharara and guitarist Andre Simao in a programme of compositions by A Monkayo, Gerald Garcia and Manuel de Falla. Sun 14 & Mon 15, 8pm: Pianist Omar Khayrat and his band play a number of popular compositions. Tues 16, 8pm: The Abdel Halim Noweira Arab Music ensemble, conducted bySalah Ghoubashi perform classical Arab music and songs. Thurs 18, 8pm:Alexandria Opera Company for Arab Music and Singing plays classical Arab songs. Small Hall Fri 12, 8pm: A chamber music concert featuring violinist Ashraf Sharara. Sat 13, 8pm: The Talents Development Centre concert. Sun 14, 8pm: Clarinet recital by Mohamed Hamdi. Mon 15, 8pm: Oboe recital by Wessam Ahmed. Thurs 18, 8pm: Violin recital by Hassan Sharara.
Cairo Jazz Club 197, 26th July St, Agouza, Tel 02 3345 9939 Fri 12, 10pm: VocalistsHisham Zahran and Ali Goede are back, conjuring up a dance storm, followed by one of the most distinctive DJ/producers in our city, Hassan Abou Alam. Sat 13, 10.30pm: Osama Al-Hadi and his band Hawas add a touch of alternative Egyptian indie and soul to the evening, reminding us why this artist is so popular in Egypt. Sun 14, 10.30pm: Lebanese singer Tania Saleh, joined by bassist Ahmed Nazmi and pianist Hisham Galal, will perform at the CJC's Valentine's Day concert.
Al-Ghouri Caravansary Mohamed Abdou St, off Al-Moaiz St and Al-Azhar St, Tel 02 2514 7475 every Sat, Mon & Wed, (9.30pm, free admission) Al-Tanourawhirling dervishes perform to live Sufi music.
Al-Gumhouriya Theatre 12 Al-Gumhouriya St, Abdin, Tel 02 2390 7707 Thurs 11, 8pm: Bishop Rios Youth Choir plays Coptic hymns. Sat 13 and Sun 14, 8pm: The Cairo Opera Company performs “Midan Al-Opera” (The Opera Square) opera. Thurs 18 and Fri 19, 8pm: “Al-Zaabaq” (The Mercury) show is performed by Fursan Al-Sharq lil Turaath wa Al-Raqs Al-Hadith (Knights of the Orient for Heritage and Modern Dance) Company.
Makan Saad Zaghloul St, Al-Mounira, Cairo, Tel 02 2792 0878 Every Monday: (fixed event) Zikr and Sufi night. Every Tuesday, 9pm (doors open at 8.30pm): Mawawil and Gamalat Shiha present traditional music of the Nile Delta; Nubian Fadeka music and songs with Aragid, featuring Saleh Abbas and Farah Al-Masri; traditional Sudanese music and songs performed by Queen of Henna Settouna; Al-Jaafra music played by musicians from Aswan; Nass Makan (People from Makan) and Sanet perform traditional music from Eritrea. Every Wednesday, 9pm: Zar music and songs by Mazaher, featuring Umm Sameh, Umm Hassan and Nour Al-Sab.
El Mastaba Centre for Egyptian Folk Music 30 A Al-Balaqsa St, Abdeen, Downtown. Tel 011 50995354 Al-Dammah Theatre for Free Arts Thurs 11, 8pm:Rango band, featuring top Egyptian-Sudanese musicians, will perform the musical heritage of Sudan with Hassan Bergamon on the unique instrument rango, along with a group of singers of Sudanese origin.
El Sawy Culturewheel End of 26th of July St, under the 15th of May Bridge, Zamalek, Tel 02 2736 8881/6178/2737 4448 River Hall Thurs 11, 7.30pm: Abu-Shaar Brothers band from Syria performs Sufi songs. Fri 12, 2pm:I Ka Doly 4, a Nubian festival, including a Nubian wedding show, Nubian music and singing recitals, henna paintings and Nubian handicrafts. Sat 13, 6pm: Black Theama bandperforms a mix of music, including reggae, rap, jazz, blues, funk and Nubian music, and popular street sounds taken from the Egyptian streets. Sun 14, 7pm: Emerging singer Mohamed Mohsen performs a programme of classical Arab songs. Mon 15, 6.30pm: A concert of enshad dini (religious chanting). Tues 16, 7.30pm: Egyptian singer Salah Begato chants classical Arab songs. Wed 17, 7.30pm: Palestinian singer and violinist Laith Abu Gaouda performs classical Arab songs from the Palestinian music heritage. Thur 18, 7pm: The Egyptian Mawlawiya troupe, led by Sufi singer Amer Al-Toni, performs Sufi songs and dances. Wisdom Hall Thurs 11, 8pm: Basata (Simplicity) band performs contemporary Egyptian songs. Tues 16, 7.30pm: Zekrayati (My Memories) band plays classical Arab songs.
ALEXANDRIA
Alexandria Opera House (Sayed Darwish Theatre) Fouad St, Mahatat Al-Raml, Alexandria, Tel 03 486 5106 Thurs 11, 8pm:Alexandria Opera Company for Arab Music and Singing performs classical Arab music and songs. Sun 14, 8pm: The Cairo Symphony Orchestra performs a Valentine's Day concert of international love songs. Mon 15 and Tues 16, 8pm: “Tango, Buenos Aires” ballet from Argentina, featuring Nadia Muzyca, principal dancer of the Teatro Colón, together with dancers Federico Fernández and Edgardo Trabalon, with music by Astor Piazzolla and choreography by Julián Galván. Thurs 18, 8pm: The Abdel Halim Noweira Arab Music ensemble, conducted bySalah Ghoubashi,presents a collection of Um Kolthoum songs.
Bibliotheca Alexandrina Chatby, Alexandria, Tel 03 4839999 Main Hall Thurs 11, 7pm:The Nile Project band. Fri 12, 8pm: Singer Hani Shaker performs in a Valentine's Day concert. Thurs 18, Fri 19 and Sat 20, 8pm: Accompanied by BA Orchestra, pianist Omar Khayrat will play his much-loved compositions.
