Culture
The Nile Project debuts with a cross-cultural bang
February 3, 2013
The Nile Project debuts with a cross-cultural bang
“My southerners, my southerners,” sang Egyptian musician Dina El Wedidi during the closing set of The Nile Project's concert in…
The pick: ‘Logical Revolts’ challenges conventional narratives of film and history
February 1, 2013
The pick: ‘Logical Revolts’ challenges conventional narratives of film and history
The crisp, experimental, semi-fictional documentary, “Logical Revolts,” was shot in late 2011 and early 2012 in downtown Cairo, Port Said…
Foundation uses dance, theatre and singing to open up young minds
January 31, 2013
Foundation uses dance, theatre and singing to open up young minds
For many people in Egypt, art is considered a luxury — a hobby for rich folk rather than an advisable…
Author Gamal al-Banna dies aged 93
January 30, 2013
Author Gamal al-Banna dies aged 93
Author Gamal al-Banna died Wednesday at age 93 after receiving treatment at a Cairo hospital for pneumonia.
Bands to watch: Kay Nassef
January 30, 2013
Bands to watch: Kay Nassef
Although 29-year-old Khaled “Kay” Nassef only began his professional music career a few short years ago and, to date, has…
The pick: ‘Alif the Unseen’
January 29, 2013
The pick: ‘Alif the Unseen’
Readers often ask why no Arab or Muslim authors are writing books like the “Harry Potter” or “Narnia” series. Now,…
A retrospective of the artist and martyr does not explain Ahmed Basiony
January 28, 2013
A retrospective of the artist and martyr does not explain Ahmed Basiony
I barely knew Ahmed Basiony in person. I only got to meet him casually at exhibition openings around downtown or…
Open books: A local book swap initiative brings literature to the masses
January 27, 2013
Open books: A local book swap initiative brings literature to the masses
Mohamed Reda, a professional driver by day and musician by night, can distinctly remember the first time he came across…
He who laughs: Q&A with leading political cartoonist Amro Selim
January 24, 2013
He who laughs: Q&A with leading political cartoonist Amro Selim
Amro Selim is not the first Egyptian cartoonist, and he certainly does not want to be the last. In addition…
Artist Ramy Dozy returns with playful exhibit
January 23, 2013
Artist Ramy Dozy returns with playful exhibit
Visual artist Ramy Dozy is featuring his latest collection of work in the exhibit “Alia’s Drinks: Fruit Paradise — Mustache…