Arab Music Institute 22 Ramsis St, Tel 02 2574 3373 Fri 18, 8pm: Al-Hefni Centre concert. Sun 20, 8pm: The National Arab Music Ensemble performs Abdel-Wahab songs.
The American University in Cairo AUC New Cairo Campus Malak Gabr Theatre Sat 12, 9.30pm: Adriana Lecouvreur opera by Francesco Cilea Live in HD from the Metropolitan Opera in New York.
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, 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.
Cairo Opera House Gezira Exhibition Grounds, Tel 02 2737 0602/2736 0361, box office 02 2739 0132/0144 Main Hall Thurs 17, 8pm: The Abdel-Halim Noweira Arab Music Ensemble, conducted by maestro Salah Ghoubashi, honours the memory of three veteran composers Zakariya Ahmed, Abdel-Azim Mohamed and Abdel-Azim Abdel-Haq performing a collection of their best songs. Fri 18, 8pm: The Talents Development Centre concert. Sat 19, 8pm: The Cairo Symphony Orchestra, conducted by maestro and featuring presents Mon 21 and Tues 22, 8pm: Pianist Omar Khairat features a concert, accompanied by the Cairo Opera Orchestra. Thurs 24, 8pm: The National Arab Music Ensemble in a repertoire of classical Arab songs. Small Hall Thurs 17 & Fri 18, 8pm: Oriental jazz by Yehia Khalil and his band. Sun 20, 8pm: Sweet Sound band, led by Mounir Nasreddin. Tues 22, 8pm: International music on the pan flute by Amr Samir. Thurs 24, 8pm: Guitarist Rania Shaalan performs Egyptian songs.
Cairo Jazz Club 197, 26th July St, Agouza. Tel 02 3345 9939 Thurs 17, 10.30pm: Kravan Sarai is an international music trio consisting of vocalist/instrumentalist Narayan Sijan, choreographer/dancer Schirin Chams-Diba and three times Grammy nominee electronic musician/producer Carmen Rizzo. The collective's music is a fusion of Oriental tunes, energetic and edgy electronic beats and Eastern dances. Egyptian Project hold an authentic acoustic performance blending Egyptian folk music with contemporary twists. Sat 19, 10pm: Basata band performs Egyptian folk with a creative upbeat contemporary fusion. Sun 20, 10pm: Moroccan vocalist Sara Moullablad will amuse you with a collection of Latin and Bossa Nova jazz. Mon 21, 10pm: DJs Misty, Alkadios and Shawky perform house music. Tues 22, 10pm: DIY musician Onsy performs fuse ambient and IDM. Up next Hana presents improvised electronics. Thurs 24, 10.30pm: Reggae-infused Arabic rock by Sharmoofers band.
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).
Al-Gumhouriya Theatre 12 Al-Gumhouriya St, Abdin, Tel 02 2390 7707 Thurs 17, 8pm: Nogom Al-Tarab troupe for music and singing features Mustafa Ahmed performs classical Arab songs. Fri 18, 8pm: Al-Enshad Al-Dini troupe in a repertoire of religious songs. Sat 19, 8pm: The Talents Development Centre concert. Thurs 24 & Fri 25, 8pm: Forsan Al Sharq Company for Heritage performs "Shagarat Al-Durr" show.
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 17, 8pm: Asyad Al-Zar (The Zar Masters) band is comprised of the few remaining Egyptian and Sudanese Zar performers playing the tanbura, the toza ( small 2 sides percussion) the mangour, a wide belt of goat hooves worn around the hips), the marakesh (hand-held rattles) and the tambourine.
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 17, 7pm: The Egyptian Mawlawiya troupe, led by Sufi chanter Amer Al-Tony performs Sufi dances and songs preserving the Egyptian Mawlawi heritage. Fri 18, 7pm: Retro band sings oldies songs from the 20th century plus songs of the poet Ahmed Haddad. Thurs 24, 7.30pm: A stand-up comedy show by Ali Qandil. Wisdom Hall Thurs 17, 8pm: Singing recital by Mustafa Hussein and his band. Fri 18, 7.30pm: Religious chanting by munshid Ali Al-Helbawi. Sat 19, 7.30pm: Folk Egyptian songs by Hijazi Metqal. Sun 20, 7pm: Religious chanting by Nour Al-Nabi (The Light of Prophet Mohamed P.B.U.H) troupe. Tues 22, 7.30pm: Classical Arab singing by Zekrayati (My Memories) band featuring singer and oud player Ramy Abul-Fotoh. Wed 23, 8pm: Oud recital by George Kazazian. Thurs 24, 7.30pm: Oud recital by Youssef Abbass.
Umm Kolthoum Museum 1 Al Malek Al Saleh St, Manial Al-Roda, Tel 02 2363 1467 Thurs 17, 8pm: Classical Arab songs performed by Gawharat Al-Sharq (the east gem) band, conducted by maestro Ayman Mohie and featuring singer Rehab Metawaa.
ALEXANDRIA
Alexandria Opera House (Sayed Darwish Theatre) 22 Fouad St, Mahatat Al-Raml, Al-Horiyya Road, Alexandria, Tel 03/486 5106 Thurs 17, 8pm: Umm Kolthoum songs. Fri 18, 8pm: Pop singer Medhast Saleh concert. Thurs 24, 8pm: Alexandria Opera Company for Arab Music and Singing.
