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Capturing the sounds of Alexandria
October 16, 2012
Capturing the sounds of Alexandria
We have all heard the phrase, “seeing is believing.” But German cultural-development mavericks Julia Tieke and Berit Schuck are hard-pressed…
What does the future hold for cultural policy?
October 15, 2012
What does the future hold for cultural policy?
General Secretary of the Supreme Council of Culture Saeed Tawfiq is leading the third round of reform discussions to be…
Two TransDance performances make for a lively evening
October 13, 2012
Two TransDance performances make for a lively evening
An audience of about 25 people sat in a row of chairs in the garden of the British Council in…
Reaching out to the masses: Q&A with head of Culture Palaces Authority
October 10, 2012
Reaching out to the masses: Q&A with head of Culture Palaces Authority
The General Agency for Culture Palaces announced it would start a series of public meetings and seminars in September to…
In pictures: International Circus Festival tours the nation
October 7, 2012
In pictures: International Circus Festival tours the nation
For the second time, the Culture Resource (Al-Mawred Al-Thaqafy) presents CirCairo, the Cairo International Circus festival, from 4-20 October. The performances…
Igor Dobricic builds tables with people
October 4, 2012
Igor Dobricic builds tables with people
Over the past three years, Igor Dobricic has built eight tables in various cities with people he largely didn’t know…
Dreams of engagement
October 4, 2012
Dreams of engagement
TUNIS — Tunisian artistic duo Selma and Sofiane Ouissi, both choreographers and performers, used to encounter the same audience at…
‘What the fuss is all about’: Q&A with the Lebanese Lazzy Lung
October 3, 2012
‘What the fuss is all about’: Q&A with the Lebanese Lazzy Lung
It doesn’t really matter what type of music Lazzy Lung performs. After watching the band open for the Black Lips…
Rowdy rockers The Black Lips tour Cairo and the Middle East
October 3, 2012
Rowdy rockers The Black Lips tour Cairo and the Middle East
They didn’t set anything on fire, and nobody got arrested — both signs of commendable restraint by a band known…
Arabian Knightz’s ‘Uknighted State of Arabia’ echoes across the region
October 1, 2012
Arabian Knightz’s ‘Uknighted State of Arabia’ echoes across the region
At long last, Egypt’s most prominent hip-hop group, Arabian Knightz, released its debut LP, “Uknighted State of Arabia.” After multiple…