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Egyptian Beatles tribute band to perform at Al-Gomhoreya Theater on December 31
Culture
December 27, 2019
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
February 11, 2013
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
November 23, 2012
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
October 3, 2012
‘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
March 15, 2012
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
February 1, 2012
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
October 16, 2011
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
July 14, 2011
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
June 29, 2011
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
February 21, 2011
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…