Arab Music Institute 22 Ramsis St. Tel 02 2574 3373 Sun 10, 9.30pm: The Arab Music Heritage Ensemble in a repertoire of classical Arab songs.
The American University in cairo Fifth District, New Cairo Campus University Garden Fri 8, 9pm: Come celebrate Ramadan at AUC, with cultural and art activities including a performance by Ayamna Al Helwa band, a multimedia art exhibition, students performances as well as a soccer tournament. The event, hosted by Director Ramy Adel Imam, is open to the public, entrance from Gate 1.
Beit Al-Seheimi Al-Muaaz St, Al-Darb Al-Asfar Alley, Al-Gamalya District, Tel 02 2591 3391 Every Sunday, 9.30pm: 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, 9.30pm: “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 7, 9.30pm: Sufi poetry recital by Bordat Al-Bosary troupe. Cairo Opera House Gezira Exhibition Grounds, Tel 02 2737 0602/2736 0361, box office 02 2739 0132/0144 Main Hall Thurs 7, 9.30pm: The Abdel-Halim Noweira Arab Music Ensemble performs classical Arab songs. Sat 9, 9.30pm: The Cairo Symphony Orchestra. Thurs 21, 8pm: The Talents Development Centre concert. Open-Air Theatre Thurs 7, 9.30pm: Sufi chanter Sheikh Yassine Al-Tohamy, together with pianist Fathi Salama present the third concert in their project that features a group of the most talented Egyptian musicians and artists. Fri 8, 9.30pm: A Message of Peace troupe, led by artist Intesar Abdel-Fattah offers a rich programme of spiritual songs, Islamic religious songs and Coptic hymns performed by troupes from Egypt and other Arab countries. Sat 9, 9.30pm: Tunisian singer and dancer Ghalia Benali and her band. Thurs 21, 8pm: The Mediterranean String Quartet celebrates The International Music Day. Small Hall Thurs 28, 8pm: Piano recital by Mariam Al-Mamluk.
Darb 1718 Kasr El Shamaa St, Al Fakhareen, Old Cairo, near Mar Girgis Metro Station, Tel 02 2741 3053/ 0109 3766188 Thurs 7, 9.30pm: Sudanese singer and percussionist Asia Medani presents Sudanese folklore in all Sudan and African rhythm in general.
Fri 8, 9.30pm: Al Dor Al Awal is composed of two percussionists that play an original set with bongos, congas, kakhon, tabla and elements from the drums, a keyboard that uses a piano sound as well as electronic effects to add colors to the music.
El Genaina Theatre Al-Azhar Park, Salah Salem Road, Darassa, Tel 02 2362 5057 Thurs 7, 9.30-11.30pm: A concert features Egyptian accordionist, composer, songwriter, singer and one of the strongest, most popular female voices of Egypt's independent music scene Youssra Al-Hawary and her band: Sedky Sakhr (harmonica & recorder), Shadi Al-Hosseiny (piano), Tarek Abdel-Qawi (Mandolin), Yamen Al-Gamal (bass guitar), Lowai Gamal (percussion), Maged Nagati (drums).
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, Tues and Wed, 9.30pm).
Al-Gumhouriya Theatre 12 Al-Gumhouriya St, Abdin, Tel 02 2390 7707 Fri 8, 9.30pm: The National Arab Music Ensemble, conducted by maestro Hazem Al-Asabgy and featuring opera stars Ayat Farouk, Sara Zaki, Amira Said and Mohamed Tarek, performs classics from Egypt's musical heritage. Sun 10, 9.30pm: Al-Enshad Al-Dini (religious chanting) troupe performs religious songs. Mon 11 and Tues 12, 9.30pm: The Cairo Opera Company performs a selection of songs from the international musicals. Fri 22, 8pm: The Arab Music Heritage Ensemble in a repertoire of classical Arab songs.
Makan SaadZaghloul St, Al-Mounira, Cairo, Tel 02 2792 0878 Every Monday: (fixed event) Zikr and Sufi night. Every Tuesday, 9.30pm (doors open at 9pm 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, 9.30pm: 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 7, 9pm: Al Tanbura band performs folk traditional songs and dances from Port-Said.
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 Fri 18 May-15 June, 7- 9pm & 9pm-2am: With Khan Al Sakia, experience a new spirit of Ramadan. Khan El Sakia presents you live performances: El Sakia puppet theatre (Chanting, singing and comedy clips), seminars (10 minutes, open discussion) and you can watch your favourite Ramadan series on the Culturewheel screens. You can enjoy a smoke free environment and get the chance to play many kinds of challenging and fun games like chess, Domino and Backgammon. Wisdom Hall Sun 10, 9.30pm: Folk and traditional music and dances from Palestine performed by Al Fallujah band. Tues 12, 9.30pm: Religious chanting from the Egyptian, Algerian, Syrian and Sufi music heritage by Aallam Al-Mustafa troupe. Wed 13, 9.30pm: A rock music concert by Rock Rockies band.
ALEXANDRIA
Alexandria Opera House (Sayed Darwish Theatre) Fouad St, Mahatat Al-Raml, Alexandria, Tel 03/486 5106 Fri 8, 9.30pm: Tunisian singer and dancer Ghalia Benali and her band. Thurs 21, 8pm: Alexandria Opera String Orchestra, conducted by Nayeir Nagui.
Bibliotheca Alexandrina Chatby, Alexandria 21526, Tel (03) 4839999 Small Hall Sat 30, 8pm: Members of the BA Orchestra features a chamber music concert.
