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Egyptian Beatles tribute band to perform at Al-Gomhoreya Theater on December 31
Culture

Egyptian Beatles tribute band to perform at Al-Gomhoreya Theater on December 31

Beatles tribute band Glass Onion is set to play at Al-Gomhoreya Theater on December 31, with the set list expected…
Egyptian Project debuts with their electronic-folk album ‘Ya Amar’
Art news

Egyptian Project debuts with their electronic-folk album ‘Ya Amar’

“Our folkloric instruments are dying,” says 61-year old, Egyptian musician Salama Metwally as he tunes his favorite rababa. He is…
An elixir of flavors: Alchemy restaurant and bar opens at Amman Square
Food

An elixir of flavors: Alchemy restaurant and bar opens at Amman Square

Amman Square’s Tabasco has a long history. Born in the 1990s, the spot was always known for its good food,…
‘What the fuss is all about’: Q&A with the Lebanese Lazzy Lung
Art news

‘What the fuss is all about’: Q&A with the Lebanese Lazzy Lung

It doesn’t really matter what type of music Lazzy Lung performs. After watching the band open for the Black Lips…
Telling the story of Egyptian jazz
Art news

Telling the story of Egyptian jazz

In 2007, I asked composer Amr Salah, the director of Cairo Jazz Festival, if he was trying to resist the…
Album review: Machine Eat Man’s ‘Nothing New, Copycat Country’
Art news

Album review: Machine Eat Man’s ‘Nothing New, Copycat Country’

Any disaster movie worth its body count needs an alarming score to complement the onscreen carnage and convince audiences that…
In other words: From Poland with love
Art news

In other words: From Poland with love

On a crisp Friday night, dozens of Egyptians, Poles and miscellaneous expats lounged on orange beanbags to take in the…
Bands to Watch: Soopar Lox
Art news

Bands to Watch: Soopar Lox

About a month ago, I remember being at Cairo Jazz Club, bopping my head to some refreshing electronic music that…
Bands to Watch: Neobyrd
Art news

Bands to Watch: Neobyrd

Like the crazed, bloodthirsty maniac in any self-respecting horror film franchise, the 1980s, it seems, will never die. The past…
Nightlife under curfew
Life & Style

Nightlife under curfew

The army-imposed curfew has changed many Egyptians' lifestyles in the last few weeks--those who like to go out and have…
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