AGENDA MUSIC September 13 - September 19, 2008

The Ramadan music and dance season is in full swing. Next week will see an amazing number of performances in some of the most beautiful historical venues in the city. Wust El-Balad, Yehya Khalil, the Syrian Ornina Dance Company, 3MA, Eftekasaat, the Tunisian dancer Ghalia Benali, Fathy Salama and Maadi's favourite expat band The Fuuls are only some of the artists who will grace our evenings. Check out the list for more, go out, and enjoy.

Saturday, September 13, 2008

- Shelbaya and Folklore Songs at the El-Sawi Ramadan Village 10:30 PM

- Wageeh Aziz Ensemble in the Open Air Theatre of the Cairo Opera House 9:00 PM

- Wust El-Balad at Beit Al-Harawi 9:00 PM

- Yassin El-Tohami Troupe for Sufi and Religious songs at the Cervantes Institute 20, Boulos Hana St. Dokki 9:00 PM

- Al-Tannoura whirling dervishes at the Ghouri Caravansaray 9:00 PM

Sunday, September 14, 2008

- Sheikh Mohamed El Helbawi in the Patio of the French Cultural Centre 1, Madraset El Houk Al Ferensia St. Mounira 9:30 PM

- Al-Nil Troupe for folk instruments at Beit Al-Suheimi 10:00 PM

- Sherif Mostafa at the Wisdom Hall El-Sawi Cultural Centre 10:00 PM

- National Arab Music Ensemble, Main Hall of the Cairo Opera House 9:30 PM

- Nesma Abdel-Aziz at Beit Al-Harawi 9:00 PM

- Nour Akhyari Indonesian Troupe for Religious Chanting and Sufi songs at the Cervantes Institute 20 Boulos Hana St. Dokki 9:00 PM

Monday, September 15, 2008

- Flamenca Band in the Patio of the French Cultural Centre 1, Madraset El Houk Al Ferensia St. Mounira 9:30 PM

- Nubian Drums Group in the Gardens of the Cervantes Institute 20, Boulos Hana St. Dokki 9:00 PM

- Al-Tannoura Troupe at the Amir Taz Palace 9:00 PM

- Yehya Khalil oriental Jazz at Beit Al-Harawi 9:00 PM

Tuesday, September 16, 2008

- El Mawlaweya Group in the Gardens of the Cervantes Institute 20, Boulos Hana St. Dokki 9:00 PM

- Yehia Khalil at the French Cultural Centre 1, Madraset El Houk Al Ferensia St. Mounira 9:30 PM

- Wagih Aziz oud and chants at the Ceramics Creativity Center (Al-Fustat, close to the Amr mosque) 9:00 PM

- Nour Akhyari Indonesian Troupe for Religious Chanting and Sufi songs at the Ghouri Palace 9:00 PM

Wednesday, September 17, 2008

- El Tannoura Dances in the Gardens of the Cervantes Institute 20 Boulos Hana St. Dokki 9:00 PM

- Mazaher Ensemble (Music of the Delta) at the Makan Centre 9:00 PM

- Ornina Theatrical Dance Company (Syria) in the Main Hall of the Cairo Opera House 9:00 PM

- 3MA, Driss El Maloumi (Marocco), Rajeri (Madagascar) & Ballake Sissoko (Mali) Musical Creations for African Strings in the Patio of the French Cultural Centre 1, Madraset El Houk Al Ferensia St. Mounira 9:30 PM

Thursday, September 18, 2008

- Al-Tannoura whirling dervishes at the Al-Geneina Theatre 9:00 PM

- Eftekasaat Band at the Wisdom Hall El-Sawi Cultural Centre 10:00 PM

- Wust El Balad at the French Cultural Centre 1, Madraset El Houk Al Ferensia St. Mounira 9:30 PM

- Mehdat Saleh and his band in the Open Air Theatre of the Cairo Opera House 9:00 PM

- Al Tanbura from Port Said at the Amir Taz Palace 10:00 PM

- Ornina Theatre Dance Troupe (Syria) presents “The Jasmine Wreath” Main Hall Cairo Opera House 9:30 PM

- Abdel–Halim Noweira Arab Music Ensemble conducted by Salah Ghoubashi at the Gomhouria Theatre

Friday, September 19, 2008

- Ghalia Benali (Tunisia) in Romeo and Leila at the Geneina Theatre in Al-Azhar Park 9:00 PM

- Bedouin Jerry can Band at the French Cultural Centre 1, Madraset El Houk Al Ferensia St. Mounira 9:30 PM

- Fathy Salama in the Open Air Theatre of the Cairo Opera House 9:00 PM

- The Fuuls at the Maadi House 8:00 PM (Entry reserved to Maadi House Members and their guests)

You will find more information about most venues and some artists (more coming) in LABELS