Arab Music Institute 22 Ramsis St. Tel 02 2574 3373 Thurs 12, 8pm: Al Fan Al Sadek, led by Ismail Sadek and featuring Hassan Fekry (Guitar) perform a variety of classic Arab songs by the likes of Sayed Darwish, Umm Kolthoum, Abdel Wahhab, Mohamed Fawzy among others. Fri 13, 8pm: Yalla Neghany Ensemble performs classic Arab and folk songs. Sun 15, 8pm: The Abdel-Halim Noweira Arab Music Ensemble, conducted by maestro Salah Ghoubashy, featuring singers Nehad Fathi and Rehab Omar perform songs of Umm Kolthoum. Beit Al-Seheimi Al-Muaaz St, Al-Darb Al Asfar Alley, Al-Gamalya District, 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-Muaaz Street, presented by Wamda and directed by Nabil Bahgat. Thurs 12, 7pm: Al Khan band conducted by Fadi Al-Maghrabi performing classical Arab songs. Cairo Opera House Gezira Exhibition Grounds, Tel 02 2737 0602/2736 0361, box office 02 2739 0132/0144 Main Hall Thurs 12, Fri 13 & Sun 15, Mon 16, Tues 17, 8pm: Flamenco De Madrid Ballet Company from Spain performs “Carmina Burana” ballet. Sat 14, 8pm: Cairo Symphony Orchestra performs Brahms' four symphonies. Thurs 19, 8pm: The National Arab Music Ensemble performs selected songs in memory of Mohamed Fawzy, Mounir Mourad and Kamal Al-Taweel. Open-Air Theatre Thurs 12, 8pm: Al Haky (The Narrator), led by Mustafa Hussein. Fri 13, 8pm: Emdan Al-Nour (The Light Pillars) troupe performs songs of their own inspired by the Egyptian heritage blended with modern taste. Thurs 19, 8pm: Salsabil Al Nagham troupe, conducted by Ahmed Abdallah performs religious songs. Small Hall Thurs 12, 8pm: The Egyptian Philharmonic Society concert. Fri 13, 8pm: Part of the 14th International Literary Symposium, CAVAFIA 2017, a concert by Stefanos Korkolis inspired by Cavafy's poetry. Sat 14, 7pm: Mozart's opera “The Magical Flute” is aired live in HD from the Metropolitan Opera in New York. Mon 16, 8pm: Chamber music conducted by Mahmoud Osman. Tues 17, 8pm: Rodolfo Mederos Trio, Rodolfo Mederos is one of the world's leading bandoneon players with Armando De La Vega (Guitar) and Sergio Rivas (Double bass) present a spectacular programme of traditional Tango, Waltzes, Milongas, and other forms of popular Latin American music. Cairo Jazz Club 197, 26th July St, Agouza. Tel 02 3345 9939 Fri 13, 10pm: House music by spinning experts Tahawy and Omar Sherif. Sat 14, 10. 30pm: Shahira Kamal and her band perform indie songs. Independent Egyptian band Hawas who define their sound as ‘Neo-Egyptian pop' explores new musical dimensions through mixing different genres. Sun 15, 10.30pm: Cairo Big band Society, some of the country's top musicians give a high-quality performance. Tues 17, 10.30pm: Indie rock by Living Too Late band features Elle Kurancid, who's been collaborating with the band on a collection of what they dub “surreal, ominous and impassioned ballads. French Cultural Centre Madrasset Al-Huquq Al Frinseya St, Mounira, Tel 02 2791 5800 Thurs 19, 7-8pm: Dalidays is a celebration of the music icon and diva Dalida, hosted by The French Institute, Cairo Scene and Zawya Cinema. Abidos Symphony Orchestra, conducted by composer George Kolta. (8-9pm) Faironolia band performs a tribute to Dalida's songs. (9pm-12.30am) DJ Dina Al-Gharib performs international music. Al-Gumhouriya Theatre 12 Al-Gumhouriya St, Abdin, Tel 02 2390 7707 Thurs 12, 8pm: Al-Mawlawiya Al-Masriya troupe, led by Sufi chanter Amer Al-Toni in a repertoire of Sufi songs and dances. Fri 13, 8pm: Nogoum Al Tarab led by Ahmed Mustafa performs classical Arab songs and music. Sat 14, 8pm: The Arab Music Heritage Ensemble in a repertoire of classical Arab songs. Thurs 19, 8pm: The Arab Takht Ensemble, conducted by Yasser Moawad performs classical Arab music.
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). El-Genaina Theatre Al Azhar Park, Salah Salem Rd, Darassa, Tel 19941 Sat 14, 8pm: AfriCairo Project features Ahmed Omar and Asia Madani who perform an inspiring fusion of African music and centeral Cairo music. Makan SaadZaghloul 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. Manasterly Palace Umm Kolthoum Museum,1 Al-Malek Al-Saleh St, Al-Roda Island, Manial, Tel 02 2363 1467 Thurs 12, 8pm: Performing a number of Umm Kolthoum's patriotic songs. El-Mastaba Centre for Egyptian Folk Music 30 A El-Balaqsa St, Abdeen, Downtown. Tel 011 50995354 Al Dammah Theatre for Free Arts Thurs 12, 8pm: Ismailia Egyptian folk music and singing performed by Al Waziry band. Thurs 19, 8pm: Rango, Egyptian-Sudanese band performs collections of Sudanese and Nubian songs. Room Art Space 10 Etihad Al Mohamin, Garden City, Tel 01000 068 159 Thurs 12, 9pm: RT Nuba, a group of nine Nubian musicians play traditional Nubian songs with a moden touch. Fri 13, 8pm: Arab Maqam Trio features Mohamed Antar (Nay), Wael Al-Sayed (Oriental Percussion), and Youssef Al-Ashy (Oud). The trio plays a number of traditional musical suites from Antar's own compositions. 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 Sat 14, 8pm: Sufi and religious chanting by Al Hadra, troupe. Sun 15, 7.30pm: Acacia band, a boy band from upper Egypt performs a diversity of classical and modern songs. Wisdom Hall Fri 13, 7.30pm: Mustafa Rizq and his band perform Egyptian flavoured Jazz and Blues music. Sat 14, 8pm: Bahgaga, a feminine Egyptian band performs joyful and hip songs which combines classical monologues and pleasurable musical arrangements. Sun 15, 7pm: Tarbeaa band performs a fusion of oriental, classic, Latin, Egyptian folk music. Tues 17, 7.30pm: Oscarisma band is a group of independent vocalists perform satirical music. Wed 18, 8pm: Gawy is a contemporary Egyptian band features Mohamed Abdel-Latif (lead vocal) and his band performing lyrical poetry and revived traditional Egyptian songs. Thurs 19, 7pm: El Sawy Culturewheel Puppet Theatre show revives the concerts of the late singer Abdel Halim Hafiz performing a number of his much-loved songs. Talat Harb Culture Center 1 El Sayeda Nafisa St.، EL SAYEDA NAFISSA، El-Sayeda Zainab, Tel 02 2362 2647 Thurs 12, 7.30pm: Al-Awela Baladi band. ALEXANDRIA Alexandria Opera House (Sayed Darwish Theatre) Fouad St, Mahatat Al-Raml, Alexandria, Tel 03/486 5106 Fri 13, 8pm: The Abdel-Halim Noweira Arab Music Ensemble, conducted by maestro Salah Ghoubashy, perform songs of Umm Kolthoum. Sun 15, 8pm: Alexandria Opera Comapany for Arab Music and Singing, conducted by Ihab Abdel- Hamid comemorates singer Salama Hegazi's 100th anniversary Bibliotheca Alexandrina Chatby, Alexandria 21526, Tel (03) 4839999 Conference Center (Small Theatre) Sat 14, 6.55pm: Mozart's opera “The Magical Flute” live in HD from the Metropolitan Opera in New York. Sun 15, 9pm: Part of the 14th International Literary Symposium, CAVAFIA 2017, a concert by Stefanos Korkolis inspired by Cavafy's poetry.
