Arab Music Institute 22 Ramsis St, Tel 02 2574 3373 Fri 17, 8pm: Singing recital by Zeinab Barakat. Sun 19, 8pm: The Abdel-Halim Noweira Arab Music Ensemble, conducted by Salah Ghoubashi performs Um Kolthoum songs. 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 Contemporary Dance Centre (CCDC) 1 Moussa Galal Sq, Mohandeseen, Tel 02 3345 9737 / 012 10037778/ 010 10645356 On the occasion of the 5th anniversary of the CCDC and the graduation of its first generation of full-time students, “5 ra2s” is a festival which will introduce Cairene audience to contemporary dance like never before, through two days of free classes, improvised pieces, screenings of dance-related films and more. For one week, 13-19 February, in different venues throughout Cairo, special events and celebrities will help shed a new light on the activities of the only place in Egypt, the Arab World and Africa that offers a full-time professional contemporary dance school, while extending the quality of this teaching to classes, workshops and courses open to wider audiences. Wed 15, 6pm: This is the most festive moment of the week, with famous downtown club Zigzag welcoming a party like no other! To put the audience in the mood for dance, some of CCDC's teachers and students will present short performances of Poi spinning and Hip Hop, while music will be provided by the young DJ duo NNR. To give everyone a chance to dance, CCDC will open its doors on Friday 17 February and Saturday 18 February for a free trial of every class provided by the center. From Hip Hop to Ballet, through Yoga, Taiji, and of course Contemporary Dance, adults and children of all ages, social backgrounds and physical conditions are invited to try out one of the various disciplines taught at CCDC. Among them, some interesting additions: “Yoga for kids”, “Creative movement for people with zero dance experience”, and “Photography for contemporary dance.” Cairo Jazz Club 197, 26th July St, Agouza. Tel 02 3345 9939 Thurs 16, 10.30pm: Singer and songwriter Shady Ahmed with his smoothing voice will perform acoustic original and cover songs. Sat 18, 10.30pm: Islam Chipsy, EL Sweasy & Alaa. Fifty will play a music genre that we all know by now: Electro Sha3bi. Created not so long ago and nothing short of homegrown right here in Cairo, the heavily electronic musical style called mahraganat is characterized by keyboards (in Chipsy's case wild hands flying along the keyboard) mixed with more traditional “sha3bi” pop music. Sun 19, 10.30pm: Cairo Big band Society plays jazz like you've never heard it before! To add some Latin flare to this jazzy evening, prepare to be dazzled by Cocoon band's Latin and Cuban jazz!. Mon 20, 10pm: The best DJs in town Gasser & Sebzz on our decks for this night of musical madness. Cairo Opera House Gezira Exhibition Grounds, Tel 02 2737 0602/2736 0361, box office 02 2739 0132/0144 Main Hall Thurs 16, 8pm: Singer Medhat Saleh will feature the Valentine's Day concert. Sat 18, 8pm: The Cairo Symphony Orchestra. Thurs 23 & Fri 24, Sun 26 & Mon 27, 8pm: The Cairo Opera Company, the Cairo Opera Ballet Company, supervised by Erminia Kamel, the Cairo Opera Orchestra, conducted by David Crescenzi, together with the Cairo Opera Choir, conducted by Aldo Magnato present opera “La Traviata” featuring sopranos Rasha Talaat, Dalia Farouk, tenor Reda Al-Wakeel, and many more. The opera is directed by Abdallah Saad. Small Hall Thurs 16, 8pm: A chamber music concert features violinist Khaled Al-Shweikh. Sat 18, 8pm: Guitarist Paco Renteria and his band (Mexico). Sun 19, 8pm: Piano recital by David Edgar. Thurs 23, 8pm: Oriental jazz by Yehia Khalil and his band. Falaki Theatre American University in Cairo, Downtown Campus, 24 Falaki St, Downtown Cairo, Tel 012 88721446 Thurs 16, Fri 17, Sat 18, 8pm: “Ya Sem” is a contemporary dance performance exploring the way a woman is viewed in society and the changes in the image of women in our culture. It also explores the theme of harassment that women face in the patriarchal society. choreography: Sherin Hegazy, dance: Nagham Salah, Amany Atef, Sherin Hegazy, dramaturge and tabla composition: Sabrine Al-Hossamy, light design: Saber Al-Sayed decor: Nada Mounir, stage manager: Mohamed Abul-Naga.
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 16, 8pm: The Arab Music Heritage Ensemble in a repertoire of classical Arab songs. Fri 17, 8pm: The Egyptian Mawlawiya troupe, led by Sufi chanter Amer Al-Toni, performs Sufi songs and dances. Thurs 23, 8pm: Al-Enshad Al-Dini (religious chanting) troupe, conducted by maestro Alaa Abdel-Salam in a repertoire of religious chants. 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 Mastaba Centre for Egyptian Folk Music 30 A El-Balaqsa St, Abdeen, Downtown. Tel 011 50995354 Al Dammah Theatre for Free Arts Thurs 16, 8pm: Mazamer El Nile band is comprised of talented musicians and singers from Upper Egypt. They perform regularly in the towns and villages of Upper Egypt cities' villages and towns, and are especially well-known in Sohag and Asiut. It promotes Egypt's folk music as a powerful expression of Egyptian identity and of the diversity of its culture. Must Opera House Al-Motamayez District, next to Dar Al Fouad Hospital, 6th of October City, Giza, Tel 01094444273/4/5/ 16828 Fri 10 March, 8pm: Egyptian singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Hamza Namira sings for dreams, nation, wishes, friendship and education.. 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 16, 7.30pm: Abu Shaar Brothers troupe from Syria in a repertoire of religious songs. Fri 17, 7.30pm: Singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Hamza Namira sings for dreams, nation, wishes, friendship and education. Sat 18, 7pm: Fabrika band featuring singers: Nesma Mahgoub, Mostafa Rashad, Emad Ellias, Karim Mostafa, Wegdan Yosri and Amgad Ahmed will present top Disney songs from several movies. Sun 19, 7.30pm: Al-khan band plays Arab music rhythms. Mon 20 and Tues 21, 7.30pm: Fascinating music pieces will be performed by oud master Nasseer Shamma. Wisdom Hall Sat 18, 7.30pm: Celebrating the 14th birthday anniversary of El Sawy Culturewheel, religious chanter Ehab Younis will give a concert of religious chanting. Sun 19, 7.30pm: Code Masr is an Egyptian oriental rock band composed of young musicians, sharing passion for music and creating a blend of Arabic contemporary rock. Wed 22, 9pm: Classical Arab music performed by singer Ali Al-Haggar. Thurs 23, 8pm: The Egyptian group Janan will present their first concert in El Sawy Culturewheel, performing songs and music depending on the magical rock music using various instruments. ALEXANDRIA Alexandria Opera House (Sayed Darwish Theatre) Fouad St, Mahatat Al-Raml, Alexandria, Tel (03) 4800138/ 486 5106 Thurs 16, 8pm: Fursan Al-Sharq lil Turaath Wa Al-Raqs Al-Hadith (Knights of the Orient for Heritage and Modern Dance) company presents “Alaaeddin” performance. Sun 19, 8pm: The Alexandria Talents Development Centre's concert. Mon 20, 11am: Alexandria Opera Children Choir. Thurs 23, 8pm: The Alexandria Opera Company for Arab Music and Singing.
Bibliotheca Alexandrina Chatby, Alexandria 21526, Tel (03) 4839999 BACC Main Hall Fri 17, 7pm: Nubian songs by Hassan Al-Saghier and Ghazi Said. Sat 18, 7pm: BA Orchestra, conducted by Sherif Mohieddin, presents a strings concert features violinist Hassan Sharara. Thurs 23, 7pm: Fouad and Mounib band. BACC Small Hall Thurs 16, 7pm: Guitarist Paco Renteria and his band (Mexico). Sat 18, 7pm: “Tram Elraml”, a musical with lyrics by Maysara Salaheddin, composed and directed by Mohamed Hosny. Sun 19, 7pm: Medley Strings Quartet.
