The 25th Arab Music Festival and Conference (31 October-13 November) Cairo Opera House Gezira Exhibition Grounds, Tel 02 2737 0602/2736 0361, box office 02 2739 0132/0144 Main Hall Thurs 3, 8pm: A singing recital by Ibrahim Rashed (Egypt), Shimaa Al-Hilali (Tunisia), Amgad Al-Atafi (Egypt). Oud recital by Mamdouh Al-Gebali (Egypt). A singing recital by Iman Al-Bahr Darwish, accompanied by the orchestra conducted by maestro Mohamed Al-Mogui. Fri 4, 8pm: Violin recital by Abdou Dagher (Egypt). A singing recital by Angham, accompanied by the musical ensemble, conducted by maestro Hani Farahat. Sat 5, 8pm: A musical performance by Tunisia Maqamat troupe. Violin recital by Hassan Sharara (Egypt). Singing recitals by Nehad Fathi, Hani Amer (Egypt) and Karima Al-Seqili (Morocco). A singing recital by Abdou Sherif (Morocco), accompanied by the Abdel-Halim Noweira Arab Music Ensemble, conducted by Salah Ghoubashi. Sun 6, 8pm: A singing-musical recital by Jihad Aql (Lebanon). Singing recitals by Fouad Zabadi and Nedaa Sharara (Morocco) and Mohamed Al-Helw (Egypt), accompanied by Al-Hefni Arab Music Ensemble, conducted by maestro Hisham Nabawi. Mon 7, 8pm: Singing recitals by Agfan and Rehab Metawaa (Egypt). Oud recital by Nasseer Shamma (Iraq). Accordion solo recital by Ahmed Al-Naggar (Egypt). Singer Marwan Khouri (Lebanon), accompanied by the musical ensemble, conducted by Mustafa Helmi. Tues 8, 8pm: A singing recital by Ayat Farouk (Egypt), violin recital by Mahmoud Sorour. A singing recital by Mohamed Mohsen (Egypt). Qannun recital by Maged Sorour, accompanied by the National Arab Music Ensemble, conducted by Hazem Al-Qasabgi. A singing recital by Ghada Ragab. Wed 9, 8pm: Singing recitals by Rehab Omar, Ibrahim Al-Hefnawi and Marwa Nagui (Egypt). Singer Medhat Saleh, accompanied by pianist Amr Selim and the Abdel-Halim Noweira Arab Music Ensemble, conducted by Salah Ghoubashi. Thurs 10, 8pm: A musical performance by Emad Al-Sharouni accompanied by the Orchestra (Egypt). A singing recital by Ahmed Effat (Egypt). A singing recital by Hani Shaker (Egypt), accompanied by the music ensemble, conducted by Ibrahim Nagui.
Arab Music Institute 22 Ramsis St, Tel 02 2574 3373 Thurs 3, 8pm: A duo oud recital by Dina Abdel-Hamid (Egypt) and Ghassan Al-Youssef (Syria). A singing recital by Mahmoud Darwish and his musical troupe. Fri 4, 8pm: Al-Enshad Al-Dini (religious chanting) troupe performs religious songs. A singing recital by the opera singers: Mohamed Abdel-Hamid, Mohamed Abdel-Tawab, Hossam Saqr. Singer Tarek Fouad. Abu-Shaar Brothers troupe for Sufi singing (Syria). Sat 5, 8pm: The Arab Takht troupe, led by Yasser Moawad (Egypt). Mon 7, 8pm: Oud recital by Ahmed Shamma (Iraq). The Cairo Opera Children Choir, conducted by Mohamed Kotb. Tues 8, 8pm: Sufi singer Ali Al-Helbawi and a singing recital by Ibrahim Farouk (Egypt). Wed 9, 8pm: Um Kulthoum troupe, conducted by maestro Medhat Abdel-Samiaa (Egypt). Thurs 10, 8pm: Sharara Sextet troupe, conducted by Hassan Sharara (Egypt).
ALEXANDRIA
Alexandria Opera House (Sayed Darwish Theatre) Fouad St, Mahatat Al-Raml, Alexandria, Tel 03/486 5106 Thurs 3, 8pm: A singing recital by Nada Ghalib, Tamer Nagah and Waleed Heidar (Egypt). A singing recital by Hani Shaker, accompanied by the orchestra conducted by Ibrahim Al-Mogui. Fri 4, 8pm: A singing recital by Fouad Zabadi (Morocco) and Jihad Akl (Lebanon). A singing recital by Nedaa Sharara (Jordan), singer Mohamed Al-Helw, accompanied by Al-Hefni troupe, conducted by Hisham Nabawi. Sat 5, 8pm: Cello recital by Yehia Mahdi. A singing recital by Mohamed Mohsen. Qannun recital by Maged Sorour, accompanied by the National Arab Music Ensemble, conducted by Hazem Al-Qasabgi. A singing recital by Ghada Ragab. Sun 6, 8pm: A singing recital by Mai Hassan (Egypt), oud recital by Nasseer Shamma. Accordion recital by Ahmed Al-Naggar. A singing recital by Marwan Khouri. Mon 7, 8pm: Um Kolthoum songs performed by Riham Abdel-Hakim. A singing recital by Safwan Bahlawan, accompanied by the Abdel-Halim Noweira Arab Music Ensemble, conducted by Ahmed Amer.
Alrabaa Al-Muizz St, next to Al-Aqmar Mosque, Darb Al-Tambakshia, Al-Gamaliya district Thurs 3, 8-10pm: A Nubian night offers Nubian music and songs performed by Light Music band playing songs from the old Nubian, Sudanese and Upper Egyptian heritage.
Bab 18 Art Space 2 Al Khartoum St, Al Korba Heliopolis, Tel 010 6528 1579 Tues 8, 7.30pm: Don't miss this chance to experience the dark music of Shostakovich, beautiful and lively Armenian folk songs and dances, besides famous and favourite classical and light Arabic songs and music with Awtar Quartet.
Beit Al-Sehemi Al-Gamaliya, Al-Darb Al-Asfar Alley, Al-Muizz St, Tel 02 2591 3391 Every Sunday, 8.30pm: The Nile 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: “Al-Aragouz wa Khayal Al-Zel” (The Shadow Puppet), a free public performance by clowns in Al-Muizz 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 Sun 6 & Mon 7, 11am: The Cairo Symphony Orchestra Children concerts. Open-Air Theatre Fri 4, 8pm: Glass Onion band. Thurs 10, 8pm: Al-Tanbura troupe from Port-Said performs folk music and dances.
Cairo Jazz Club 197, 26th July St, Agouza. Tel 02 3345 9939 Thurs 3, 10.30pm: Massar Egbari, one of Egypt's most established contemporary bands, creates an original and delightful blend of Egyptian and western-influenced music. Fri 4, 10pm: DeeRailed and Shawky will be mixing their best house sets just in time for the weekend. Sat 5, 10.30pm: The Sudanese Asia Madani will be on the CJC stage for the first time playing the percussion coupled with her vocals, she provides a traditional yet unique sound. Sun 6, 10.30pm: The duo voice and bass Amy Frega and Samer George will perform old-time favourites as well as original music from Samer George's new album All You Need is Bass. Mon 7, 10pm: Hot beats and awesome house sets by three stellar Djs. Kidmims, Richard R, and Baher.
Darb 1718 Kasr El Sham3 Street, Al Fakhareen, Old Cairo, near Mar Girgis Metro Station, Tel 02 2361 0511 Thurs 3, 6.30pm: Gawy band. Wed 9, 8pm: Mazzika Fi Al-Sath musical nights presents Puzzle band. The band features Hossam Ghaleb (bass guitar), Ali Abou Zaid (vocal and composer, lead guitar) and Ihab Magdy (beats).
El Genaina Theatre Al-Azhar Park, Salah Salem Road, Darassa, Tel 02 2362 5057 Sat 5, 8pm: The Egyptian reggae band Meshwar will sing Arabic lyrics about peace, love, ending war, discrimination and overall social challenges facing youth.
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, Mon and Wed, 8pm, free admission).
Al-Gumhouriya Theatre 12 Al-Gumhouriya St, Abdin, Tel 02 2390 7707 Thurs 3, Fri 4 and Sat 5, 8pm: The Egyptian Modern Dance Theatre Company presents the dance show “Deeper than it Looks on the Surface 2016”.
Makan Saad Zaghloul St, Al-Mounira, Cairo, Tel 02 2792 0878 Every Monday: (fixed event) Zikr and Sufi night. Every Tuesday, 8pm (doors open at 7.30pm and reservations is canceled at 7.30pm): Mawawil and Gamalat Shiha present traditional music of the Nile Delta; Nubian Fadeka music and songs with Aragid, featuring Saleh Abbass 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, 8pm: Zar music and songs by Mazaher, featuring Umm Sameh, Umm Hassan and Nour Al-Sab.
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 3, 7pm: Fusion music by Bandetta 3x1 band. Fri 4, 7.30pm: Sufi chanting by Ali Al-Helbawi. Sat 5, 7pm: Mounib band. Mon 7, 7pm: Waslet Samaa band performs religious songs. Tues 8, 7pm: Religious chanting by Mohamed Atef and his entourage. Thurs 10, 7pm: A concert features Hawas band. Wisdom Hall Thurs 3, 6 and 8pm: The Culturewheel Puppet Theatre Show revives the concerts of late diva Um Kulthoum playing two of her best songs. Fri 4, 7pm: Stand-up comedy show by Comedy Night 102. Sat 5, 8pm: Eftekasat band. Sun 6, 7.30pm: A singing recital by Sherine Abdu. Tues 8, 8pm: Sahara band. Wed 9, 7.30pm: A concert features Sorour Project. Thurs 10, 8pm: A classical Arab music concert.
ALEXANDRIA
Alexandria Opera House (Sayed Darwish Theatre) Fouad St, Mahatat Al-Raml, Alexandria, Tel 03/486 5106 Wed 9, 8pm: Jazz concert (Egypt-Germany).
Bibliotheca Alexandrina Chatby, Alexandria 21526, Tel (03) 4839999 Main Hall Fri 4, 8pm: Singer Dina Al-Wedidi. Sun 6, 7pm: International violinist Gidon Kremer, along with the Kremerata Baltica Chamber Orchestra celebrate the 20th anniversary of the orchestra's inception and Kremer's 70th birthday with an exciting programme playing works by Mozart, Schubert and Piazzolla. Small Hall Thurs 3, 7pm: Basata band. Sat 5, 7pm: A String Concert by BA Orchestra, conducted by M.S. Basha and features Oboe soloist Wessam Amin.
