Tag Archives: Egypt

The contemporary resurgence of the countertenor was on full display in a glorious concert staging of Handel's greatest opera.

A triumphant new exhibition surveys decades of Black artists engaging with the art and iconography of ancient Egypt.

'Slipping' by Mohamed Kheir is a haunting depiction of life in Egypt in the years since the Arab Spring that is both haunting and beautiful.

'A Master of Djinn' by P. Djeli Clark is an amazing story combining steampunk sensibilities and ancient magic to create a breathtaking story.

'A Land Like You' by Tobie Nathan is a wonderful and magical love story that brings an era and a country to life in beautiful detail.

'Arabicity', edited by Juliet Cestar and Rose Issa, is a wonderful collection of visual art which also serves as excellent introduction to the world of modern Arabic art.

'The Quarter' by Naguib Mahfouz is a lovingly executed and as artistic collection of short stories as you're liable to read anywhere.

'Free Trip To Egypt' is a wonderful movie about a brave experiment in overcoming people's pre-conceptions and prejudices to help find common ground.

Part two of interview with Egyptian singer/songwriter and accordion player extraordinaire Youssra Hawary who is currently touring the US with her band.

Part one of two part interview with Egyptian singer songwriter Youssra El Hawary currently on tour in the United States.