Culture
Caroline Parker: England’s best deaf singer
March 11, 2010
Caroline Parker: England’s best deaf singer
Caroline Parker, an English comedian and actress in her 50s with short, crow-black hair, an almost transparent complexion, and two…
Censors approve film about Nasser, Amer
March 10, 2010
Censors approve film about Nasser, Amer
Egypt's state censorship board approved the production of the film Al-Raees Wal-Moushir ("The President and the Field Marshal") on Wednesday,…
Bussy Project: Women’s private space in public
March 10, 2010
Bussy Project: Women’s private space in public
Each summer, the women of the Bussy Project convene on stage to put on a performance about women's issues built…
Ziad Rahbani in Cairo for Jazz Festival
March 9, 2010
Ziad Rahbani in Cairo for Jazz Festival
Iconic Lebanese music composer Ziad Rahbani arrived in Cairo today to participate in the second Cairo International Jazz Festival. A…
Of old maps, deserted homes and silver
March 8, 2010
Of old maps, deserted homes and silver
The Cairo Atelier opened an exhibition on Sunday showcasing the work of three artists--Suzanne el-Masri, Adel Wassily and Dina el-Gharib--whose…
Magdy Mehana: Pushing the envelope
March 8, 2010
Magdy Mehana: Pushing the envelope
Last month, Al-Masry Al-Youm published Fel Mamnoo ("Forbidden"), a collection of articles written by the late journalist and television presenter…
Farah Pahlavi & the Shah: Enduring love
March 8, 2010
Farah Pahlavi & the Shah: Enduring love
Extracts from An Enduring Love written by Farah Pahlavi and published by Miramax books.
Indie films beat out major studios at Oscars
March 8, 2010
Indie films beat out major studios at Oscars
Los Angeles--Last night's Academy Awards ceremony, otherwise known as the Oscars, saw independent films win out over major studio productions…
Iran films showcased at Cinema Culture Center
March 4, 2010
Iran films showcased at Cinema Culture Center
The Cinema Culture Center will be screening five award-winning films by women from the Iranian Makhmalbaf family in March as…
The Riff Band brings old musical hits back to life
March 3, 2010
The Riff Band brings old musical hits back to life
“The Riff Band,” the eight-member jazz group that has made Cairo swing since 2002, is participating in the second edition…