In the shoes of the self - Culture - Al-Ahram WeeklyNourhan Tewfik celebrates the tenth anniversary of the American University in Cairo’s Center for Translation Studies. Dec 17 19December 17, 2019Article at english.ahram.org.eg
Music as Levant's refuge: Powerful moments in 2016 - Music - Arts & CultureTo many musicians in the Levant, music became an answer to grief, an everlasting bridge between past and present, and a testimony of their unique cultures and identitites that are challenged by bitter realities. Dec 31 16December 31, 2016Article at english.ahram.org.eg
Dancing as Palestine's resistance: 'Rough Stage' at Egypt's European Panorama - 9th Euro Film Panorama - Arts & CultureRough Stage is screened within the Crossroads section of the ongoing Panorama of the European Film, 2-13 November; you can still see the film on Thursday. Nov 09 16November 09, 2016Article at english.ahram.org.eg
A Syrian Love Story: On how a revolution exposes the fragility of family - 9th Euro Film Panorama - Arts & CultureOn the screening of A Syrian Love Story as part of the 9th Panorama of the European Film, or rather on how a film screening leaves us thinking of Kamilya Jubran’s voice and Mahmoud Darwish’s words. Nov 07 16November 07, 2016Article at english.ahram.org.eg
In Photos: Star of the Orient, a musical fairytale celebrating Egypt's Umm Kalthoum - Stage & Street - Arts & CultureThe musical by Re:Orient, a Sweden-based culture and music event organiser, was staged at Cairo's El-Genaina Theatre on Friday 14 October. Oct 18 16October 18, 2016Article at english.ahram.org.eg
INTERVIEW: Palestinian musician Reem Kelani on her latest project, ‘Live at the Tabernacle’ - Music - Arts & CultureThe album’s official launch concert took place on 12 October at the Tabernacle in London. Oct 16 16October 16, 2016Article at english.ahram.org.eg
INTERVIEW: Lebanon's Tania Saleh on Beirut, love and art as experimentation - Music - Arts & CultureAhram Online met with the multifaceted artist during her recent trip to Cairo and discussed her vibrant artistic vocation. Oct 03 16October 03, 2016Article at english.ahram.org.eg
Photos: Lebanon’s Adonis performs before a full house at Cairo's El-Genaina TheatreThe band brought their pop-rock sounds to Al-Azhar Park Wednesday. Sep 29 16September 29, 2016Article at english.ahram.org.eg
Exploring Cairo: A walk through the historic grandeur of Korba - News - TravelExploring Cairo: A walk through the historic grandeur of Korba. Sep 28 16September 28, 2016Article at english.ahram.org.eg
Palestine’s Tamer Abu Ghazaleh and Jordan’s Random House enthrall Cairo audienceThe double-bill concert was part of El-Genaina's September programme. Sep 26 16September 26, 2016Article at english.ahram.org.eg
In Photos: Cairo Jazz Festival opens, lights up downtown - Music - Arts & CultureSince 2009, the festival has become one of the city’s most anticipated annual events. Sep 21 16September 21, 2016Article at english.ahram.org.eg
INTERVIEW: Jordanian band Random House introduce their neo-Sufi sound to Egypt - Music - Arts & CultureAhram Online speaks to Qais Raja, singer, songwriter and guitar player in the Jordanian band Random House, prior to the band's scheduled concerts in Cairo next week. Sep 21 16September 21, 2016Article at english.ahram.org.eg
Cairo, a gentle breeze, and Tania Saleh's voice - Music - Arts & CultureSaleh sang to a packed El-Genaina Theatre one day following her concert in Alexandria as part of the 14th Bibliotheca Alexandrina Summer Festival. Sep 05 16September 05, 2016Article at english.ahram.org.eg
A connoisseur of love: Tunisian diva Ghalia Benali enthralls at Cairo's historic citadel - Music - Arts & CultureBenali performed to a full house on 18 August as part of this year's Citadel Festival for Music and Singing. Aug 20 16August 20, 2016Article at english.ahram.org.eg
Egypt's Eskenderella and Palestine's Yalalan revisit Sheikh Imam's classic 'Ya Falastinia' - Music - Arts & CultureThe song, produced by independent Palestinian producer Samer Jaradat, was released on YouTube on 16 August. Aug 17 16August 17, 2016Article at english.ahram.org.eg
'Fairouz' documentary: On the inseparability of the Arab diva and her beloved Cedar country - Screens - Arts & CultureDocumentary 'Fairouz' was recently screened at Magnolia in Cairo. Directed by Frédéric Mitterrand and released in 1998, the film pays homage to the legendary Lebanese singer using rare archival footage. Aug 16 16August 16, 2016Article at english.ahram.org.eg
Swedish-Syrian Faia Younan sings of the Levant's warmth in Egypt - Music - Arts & CultureYounan performed at the Cairo Opera House on 2 August and is scheduled to hold a second concert Thursday, 4 August, at Bibliotheca Alexandrina's open-air theatre. Aug 03 16August 03, 2016Article at english.ahram.org.eg
From Beirut to Alexandria: Oud virtuoso Marcel Khalife sings for love and transcends borders - Music - Arts & CultureThe famed Lebanese oud master opened the 14th edition of Bibliotheca Alexandrina's Int'l Summer Festival with a mesmeric concert held 29 July. Jul 31 16July 31, 2016Article at english.ahram.org.eg
Israel refuses Eskenderella members entry, Palestine concerts cancelled - Music - Arts & CultureThe band was scheduled to hold two concerts as part of this year's Palestine International Festival for Music and Dance Jul 25 16July 25, 2016Article at english.ahram.org.eg
Photography as storytelling: An interview with an award-winning Egyptian photographer - Visual Art - Arts & CultureNourhan Refaat Maayouf recently won the main prize at the 2016 Barclays L’Atelier, an annual South Africa-based contemporary art competition. Jul 18 16July 18, 2016Article at english.ahram.org.eg