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Egyptian composer Hany Shenouda dies at 83, leaving behind a lasting musical legacy

Egyptian composer and music arranger Hany Shenouda has died at the age of 83, leaving behind an influential artistic legacy that shaped generations of Arab musicians and singers. According to the ...
The Africa Report

Egypt’s music industry shifts from major to minor amid fragile economy

For many decades Egypt was at the heart of Arabic music, and a pioneer of Western classical music practices in the Arab world. Egypt’s Golden Age (1950s-1970s) was known for setting trends and ...
The Washington Post

In Egypt, a vibrant brand of street music is outlawed as censorship deepens

ALEXANDRIA, Egypt — Hamo Bika rose up from the slums of this northern coastal city to become one of Egypt's most popular musicians. He has amassed millions of followers on YouTube and SoundCloud. He ...
Digital Journal

Egypt’s women rappers fight for place in rising scene

In Egypt women rappers like Dareen are battling to make their mark in a booming industry long-dominaed by men - Copyright AFP Ahmed HASAN In Egypt women rappers like ...
Al-Monitor

Egypt cuts the feed to wildly popular 'mahraganat' electro music

Egypt has long been a key hub of Arab music and a cultural powerhouse in the Arab world — MOHAMED EL-SHAHED With its catchy beats and in-your-face lyrics, Egypt's hugely popular electro "mahraganat" ...