Egypt

Heba Kadry Hears Dead Frequencies: On Curating Sounds and Amplifying Voices

sound politics

Heba Kadry Hears Dead Frequencies: On Curating Sounds and Amplifying Voices

Mastering engineer Heba Kadry on listening to noise, curating sound, and amplifying voices across music, cities, and politics.

By Yasmin Alrabiei

Egypt Art Deco

Art Deco Reclaimed

Traveling Lotus and Stolen Faience: Egypt’s Art Deco Legacy

Wizara’s Adham Hafez explores Egypt Art Deco, a new project tracing the design movement’s roots in Egyptian history.

(Sub)Culture

Egyptian Creator Suzy Sentenced to One Year in Jail Over ‘Inappropriacy’

One of the Arab world’s most influential creators, Suzy faces a one-year prison sentence in her second trial.

(Sub)Culture

Meet Kème, The Indie Production House Bringing MENA’s Biggest Stars to the North American Stage

Kème Production is bridging the gap between Middle Eastern talent and their fans abroad, in turn helping to broaden the genre’s reach.

MUSIC

In Paris, Oum Kalthoum And Fairuz Marked The City’s History And Its Historic Venue L’Olympia

These two concerts, held in 1967 and 1979 respectively, are still considered historical moments in the artists' careers.

MUSIC

Ziad Zaza: “I Won’t Make Myself A Throne To Settle Into. I’m Rebuilding The Throne All The Time.”

The Egyptian rapper dishes on his new pop EP and why he doesn’t hang onto his songs after they’re released.

Album and Single Reviews, MUSIC

TUL8TE Continues His Run Of Summer Vibes And Catchy Pop—With A Twist

Narein hones in on what makes TUL8TE popular, and includes some unexpected surprises.

Exclusive, MUSIC

The Soft Rebellion of Donia Wael, Egypt’s Indie Sweetheart

The singer-songwriter dishes on her latest EP and creating music with an all-women band.