Arab Music Institute 22 Ramsis St. Tel 02 2574 3373 Sun 18, 8pm: The Abdel-Halim Noweira Arab Music Ensemble, conducted by maestro Salah Ghoubashi comemorates the anniversary of the death of Umm Kolthoum. Thurs 22, 8pm: The Arab Music Heritage Ensemble in a repertoire of classical Arab songs. Beit Al-Seheimi Al-Muaaz St, Al-Darb Al-Asfar Alley, Al-Gamalya District, Tel 02 2591 3391 Every Sunday, 7.30pm: 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, 7 pm: “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. Cairo Jazz Club 197, 26th July St, Agouza, Tel 02 3345 9939 Fri 16, 10.30 pm: DJ mixing with Aguizi and Fahim. Sat 17, 10.30 pm: Ahmed Omar live performance with Africairo African fusion band. Tues 20, 10.30 pm: Panstarrs alternative rock band live. Wed 21, 10.30 pm: DJ mixing with DJ A.K. Cairo Opera House Gezira Exhibition Grounds, Tel 02 2737 0602/2736 0361, box office 02 2739 0132/0144 Main Hall Thurs 15, 8pm: Valentine's Day Festival features singer Ali Al-Haggar, accompanied by the National Arabic Music Ensemble, conducted by Mostafa Helmy. Fri 16, 8pm: Musician Emad Al-Sharouni and his orchestra in an oriental and western musical fusion concert. Sat 17, 8pm: The Cairo Symphony Orchestra, conducted by maestro Nayer Nagui presents a reperatoire of inspiration Jazz with pianist Ratko Delorko (Germany). Thurs 22, 8pm: Franz Lehar's The Merry Widow, an operetta featuring the Cairo Opera Company, Cairo Opera Orchestra, Cairo Opera Ballet Company and Cairo Opera Choir, conducted by maestro Hesham Gabr, choreographed by Erminia Kamel and directed by Mahdy Al-Sayed. Small Hall Thurs 15, 8pm: Yehia Khalil and his band in a Jazz concert. Fri 16, 8pm:Violina recital by Samy Ibrahim. Sun 18, 8pm: Flamenco dancer Mona Burkhardt and Las Encantadoras Melodias Orquesta performing Spanish Flamenco. Tues 20, 8pm: Percussionist Nesma Abdel-Aziz performs on marimba a number of compositions by the likes of Omar Khayrat and Gamal Salama. El-Mastaba Centre for Egyptian Folk Music 30 A El-Balaqsa St, Abdeen, Downtown. Tel 011 50995354 Al-Dammah Theatre for Free Arts Thurs 15, 8pm: Darawish Aboul-Gheit (Aboul-Gheit whirling dervishes) band presents Sufi chanting. French Cultural Institute Madrasset Al-Huquq Al Frinseya St, Mounira, Tel 02 2791 5800 Thurs 15, 7pm: Mallawy School of Tahteeb (Stick dancing) troupe from upper Egypt performs in lively dancing portrayals representing one of the ancient folklore arts in Egypt before touring France. 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, 7.30pm, free admission). Al-Gumhouriya Theatre 12 Al-Gumhouriya St, Abdin, Tel 02 2390 7707 Fri 16, 8 pm: Nogoum Al-Tarab Arab music and singing band in a concert, led by Moustafa Ahmed. Sat 17, 8pm: The Arab Music Heritage Ensemble performs classical Arab songs. 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 The International Music Centre,1 Al-Malek Al-Saleh St, Al-Roda Island, Manial, Tel 02 2363 1467 Thurs 15, 8pm: Al-Sout Al-Zahaby (The Golden Voice) competition winning voices commemorate the anniversary of the death of Umm Kolthoum by performing a number of her songs and a solo violin recital by Mohamed Zahir. Mashrabia 8 Champollion St, Downtown, Tel 02 2578 4494/ 0100 1704554 Mon 19, 7pm: Guitar player, composer, songwriter, and painter Ibrahim El-Haddad had his formal education at the JAZZ school in Basel city, Switzerland. Listen to his music and enjoy his “Simple Things” exhibition (Free Entrance). 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 15, 7.30pm: Malaaz band concert. Fri 16, 7 pm: Sufi chanting by Ali Al-Helbawi. Sat 17, 4pm and 7.30 pm: Massar Egbari band features in a contemporary and alternative music and singing concert. Tues 20, 8pm: Piano recital by composer Omar Khairat. Wisdom Hall Fri 16, 5 pm: El Sawy Culturewheel Puppet Theatre show revives the concerts of the late singer Abdel- Halim Hafiz performing a number of his much-loved songs. Sun 18, 7.30 pm: Al-Khan band music and singing concert. Wed 21 and Thurs 22, 8pm: Oud recital by Iraqi musician and composer Nasser Shamma. ALEXANDRIA Alexandria Opera House (Sayed Darwish Theatre) Fouad St, Mahatat Al-Raml, Alexandria, Tel 03/486 5106 Thurs 15, 8pm: Alexandria Opera Company for Arab Music and Singing honours the memory of late diva Laila Mourad and lyricist Morsy Gamil Aziz. Sun 18, 8pm: Wave Jazz band. Mon 19, 11 am: Alexandria Opera House Children Choir concert. Thurs 22, 8 pm: The Talents Development Centre's singing and music concert. Bibliotheca Alexandrina Chatby, Alexandria 21526, Tel (03) 4839999 Main Hall Fri 16, 7 pm: Mawlawya religious chanting and whirling concert. Sat 17, 7 pm: The Bibliotheca Alexandrina Symphony Orchestra features jazz singer Ahmed Harfoush and soprano Dalia Farid in a concert, conducted by maestro Mohamed Saad Basha. Thurs 22 and Fri 23, 8.30 pm: Piano recital by composer Omar Khairat.
