Music Reviews

April 17, 2013

Abdel-Moneim Kamel watches a dancer, during one of the rehearsals of the Cairo Opera Ballet Company at the Cairo Opera House (photo: Sherif Sonbol)
09:59 GMT

On Sunday 21 April, a number of the Cairo Opera House's artistic companies, conductors and soloists will join a large memorial concert dedicated to Abdel Moneim-Kamel.

April 16, 2013

The Awela Balady Ensemble will perform a special concert dedicated to legendary Egyptian musician Sheikh Imam on Tuesday, 16 April, at the Cairo Opera House's open-air theatre. (Photo: Wasla FM)
13:13 GMT

The Awela Balady Ensemble will perform a special concert dedicated to legendary Egyptian musician Sheikh Imam on Tuesday, 16 April, at the Cairo Opera House's open-air theatre.

Egyptian rock funk band 'Massar Egbari' released their first album
11:02 GMT

With a fan base 10 years in the running, Alexandrian musicians Massar Egbari release their first album 'Ekra'a El-Khabar' (Read the News) this week.

Najwa Sultan prepares for another concert tour
10:44 GMT

Lebanese singer Najwa Sultan is ready to rock the region this summer with several performances. She's making sure we all know she's coming by appearing on shows from Beirut to Dubai.

April 15, 2013

El Tanbura announced the launch of their third, locally produced album “26th of January”.
12:43 GMT

The band, known for preserving traditional protest songs from Port Said, launches an album full of political commentary.

Zaman Zaatar live (Photo: Courtesy of Ekaa)
12:08 GMT

Zaman Zaatar featuring Yacoub Abu Ghosh from Amman will perform in Beit El-Raseef in Maadi on Thursday.

Hussein on the hunt: Looking for a woman with the X-Factor.
10:34 GMT

Emirati singer Hussein Al Jasmi wants a woman with the X-Factor, not the job on the judging panel. His work on the set is getting in the way of his latest album and his love life.

Two, please! Kadim Al Sahir on the set of 'The Voice' with fellow judges
08:50 GMT

The 'Caesar of Arabic Song' wants a second chance to judge on the set of 'The Voice 2'

April 14, 2013

Roula Saad
15:14 GMT

Roula Saad is going Iraqi for her next single as she ups the Mesopotamian to her repertoire.

Royal Opera House Muscat showcases Morocco's burgeoning music scene.
09:52 GMT

Three of Morocco's grand slammin' musicians liven up the night at Oman's Royal Opera House Muscat.

Singer-songwriter Bruno Mars wowed the crowds at Dubai Media City Amphitheatre with a brilliant set on Friday night.
06:21 GMT

Singer-songwriter Bruno Mars wowed the crowds at Dubai Media City Amphitheatre with a brilliant set on Friday night.

April 13, 2013

Asala Nasri is known for her support of the Syrian opposition.
08:00 GMT

The pro-opposition star shows her support for Syrians suffering at the hands of President Bashar al-Assad.

April 11, 2013

Free concert coming to Dubai in two weeks
12:02 GMT

"Shootout At Wadala" stars to shine on stage for a free spring concert.

From left to right: Ghalia Benali, 'India by the Nile', Autostrad
11:54 GMT

Budding musicians abound this month in Egypt, with sounds to satisfy all tastes and generations wherever one is in the country.

Carole Samaha tops Tamer Hosny with the number one record
07:56 GMT

Lebanese Carole Samaha lures us to love her stuff and knows how to stay in first place with music videos that will soon be played on the Rotana channels.