Lebanese spirit sings in Egypt's soul: Oumeima El-Khalil jazzes up theatre
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Lebanese singer Oumeima El-Khalil [will] perform[s] at Cairo's El-Genaina Theatre for two nights this week.
El-Khalil was born in the village of Al-Fakiha in Lebanon, close to Baalbek, to an artistically-inclined family. She began singing at the age of 12, and was soon afterward discovered by renowned musician Marcel Khalifeh, who introduced her to wider audiences through his band, Al-Mayadeen.
El-Khalil, who now has two albums under her belt, adopts a style that mixes Oriental themes with Blues and Jazz music.
Programme: Thursday, 26 July, starting at 9:30pm
Friday, 27 July, starting at 9:30pm
El-Genaina Theatre, Azhar Park, Salah Salem Road, Darrasa, Cairo
You still have one day (Friday) so don't miss seeing Khalil release her Arab soul in Cairo!
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