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Seun Kuti & Egypt 80

Seun Kuti is the youngest son of legendary Afrobeat godfather Fela Kuti. At the age of nine, Seun expressed a wish to sing to his father. A short while later Seun started performing with his father and the band, until his father’s untimely death in 1997. Seun, then only 14 years old, assumed the role as leader of the Egypt 80. Ever since, Seun has followed the political and social ethos of his father. Along the way, he began to add his own twist to the music, digging deep into various African traditions to reflect the continent's struggles and cultures. About three quarters of the current Egypt 80 line-up consists of musicians that not only played with Fela Kuti, but often were arrested and harassed alongside the founder of the Afrobeat movement. Seun Kuti has toured the world and released many albums.

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Egypt Central Break Up, Band Members Form New Band Devour the Day

After a decade together, the Memphis band Egypt Central are breaking up. Bassist Joey Chicago and drummer Blake Allison have posted a message about the demise of Egypt Central and their formation of the new band Devour the Day .

Egypt Central released two studio albums, the most recent being 'White Rabbit' in 2011. They scored a handful of radio hits, including 'You Make Me Sick,' 'White Rabbit' and 'Kick Ass.'

Here's the message regarding the breakup and the formation of the new band:

"To the future... I know that many of you have been wondering what has been going on with Egypt Central, where we have been, and what we have been doing. After ten long years of recording, touring and pouring our hearts out, it would be such a shame to try to push some bulls--t in front of your faces and to ask you to believe it. I just do not want to do that. You mean too much and honestly it goes against everything EC was intended to stand for. The one real creed in which we inspired to live by, one that reveals itself as true in so many walks of life and situations that each and every one of us face, day-to-day, all over this broken planet: do not give up. No matter the circumstance, there is hope. Earlier this year, Blake and I were made aware that the remaining members of Egypt Central would not be continuing on with the band. The reasons varied and the way in which we were told was as much of a shock as we could have ever expected to hear. We were furious, sad and confused. I have EC tattooed on my skin, as many of you do, and for me it was not just a band, but also a real responsibility to all those who had supported us from day one and who were there when we needed them. The countless couches we have crashed on, the endless homemade meals and all of the other unexpected pieces of love we encountered over ten years of hard work. Blake and I stood in the debris of a life changing storm. We refuse to let this be the end of our story. We have so many chapters left to write. As each door closes, a new one opens and Blake and I take it upon ourselves to redefine and evolve, to dissect and purify, to adjust and resurrect. We will seize the moment and risk all to complete our dream, the dream that all of you helped to create. We will not waste the chances we have been given. We will live as if tomorrow is not guaranteed. We will Devour the Day! With love and thanks, Joey Chicago  

Allison and Chicago will be doing a Twitter Q&A Tuesday (Dec. 4) at 8PM ET to answer questions about Egypt Central and Devour the Day. They will be using Egypt Central's Twitter account (@EgyptCentral ) with the hashtag #ECQA.

Allison will be the vocalist and guitarist for Devour the Day, with Chicago handling bass and backing vocals. An album is expected in early 2013.

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A beautiful, but simple show about human connections

THE BAND'S VISIT is an incredibly gentle, but very human musical about a band of Egyptian musicians who end up stranded in a small Israeli town. It's a show about unlikely connections as we see the Arab musicians bond with those in the small town. There's little conflict, certainly not the type that you might expect could arise from such a situation. Instead, this delicate show provides gorgeous music and a sweet and unusual story.

THE BAND'S VISIT won ten Ton Awards when it premiered on Broadway including Best Musical, Best Score, and Best Direction. It's a critically acclaimed show with a Grammy-winning cast album. Luckily, the tour production demonstrates that even though the show is intimate, it plays well to large touring venues as well.

The musicians ask the workers of a cafe in the small town for directions to the cultural center. Papi ( Coby Getzug ) and Itzik ( Clay Singer ) call for the owner Dina ( Janet Dacal ) who is eventually able to explain to the group's conductor Colonel Tewfiq ( Sasson Gabay ) that they are not in the right city. However, there aren't any buses until the next day, so Dina offers for the band to eat and stay the night.

Gabay is an accomplished Israeli actor who also played the role of Tewfiq in the film that the musical is based on. It's very exciting to get to see him bring the role to life again onstage. Dacal brings a sultry and confident air to Dina that is perfect for her character. Another standout of the cast is Joshua Grosso as the Telephone Guy, who guards the telephone waiting for his faraway girlfriend to call and has a beautiful voice in his song, "Answer Me."

The Arab-influenced music is beautiful and while the songs are great, it's the instrumental music that is the star. Many of the actors double as musicians and watching them play is one of the greatest joys of the musical. From Dina's solo "It Is What It Is" to the humorous "Papi Hears the Ocean," each song is engaging for the audience.

THE BAND'S VISIT's plot is fairly simple and the whole show only lasts 100 minutes, playing without an intermission. It's a wonderful show to return to DPAC with, that's all about connecting with people and the power of music.

All audience members age 12 and older must show proof of COVID-19 vaccination status or a recent negative COVID-19 test. For more information, visit DPAC's website . THE BAND'S VISIT is at DPAC through October 10.

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Taking their name from one the toughest roads that runs through their hometown of Memphis, Tennessee, Egypt Central was formed in 2001, by John T. Falls (vocals), Joey Chicago (bass), Heath Hindman (guitar), Blake Allison (drums), and Jeff James (guitar). The band was signed to LAVA Records by Music industry vet Jason Flom and instantly the band went into the studio to record their first self-titled disc in 2006. produced and mixed by Josh Abraham (Velvet Revolver, Korn, Limp Bizkit, Staind, Linkin Park, etc.). What came out of that 3-month process was an insanely catchy, hard-driven disc that has turned rock fans' expectations upside down. Their sound encompasses edgy rock, thunderous metal, and tumbles into the realm of funk and arena rock. As the wind of change took place in the music industry, corporate downsizing took hold and Jason had left the company as well as many of the bands that he had signed. Egypt Central had found themselves with out a label but knew they still had one damn good record! One of their tracks "Over and Under" caught the attention of the WWE and was featured in the movie, "The Condemned" staring Stone Cold Steve Austin. The band knew that if they could keep turning people on to their music, then opportunities would come. Pockets of radio play started to develop. Ft Wayne, Tallahassee, Biloxi, and obviously Memphis and reaction to “Over and Under” was instant. With that exposure, the band earned themselves slots on the Ozzfest and Family Values Tour. As momentum continued to build, so did record company interest and in the summer of 2007 Egypt Central signed a new record deal with Fat Lady Music/ILG. With a new record company behind them, the band went back in the studio to really put the polish on a record that was never fully finished. “We were happy to get another crack at it,” comments Falls. “I’m the type of person that will constantly tweak something until I feel it is the best I can give”. So, with the help of mixer Paul David Hagar and mastered by legendary George Marino, they have Re-mixed/Re-mastered and Re-sequenced the CD taking it to another level! The release date for their newly tooled debut CD is January 15, 2008. According to vocalist, Falls, "the lyrics have something to say." Bassist, Joey Chicago adds, "We realize just how important our role is as a musicians. We want people to feel good about listening to our music and overcoming obstacles in life that can really slow you down." Foster care, rehabs, homelessness, signed to a major label and dropped - the band's self titled debut CD tells the story of their lives - an ever changing collage of lost love, frustration, broken dreams, but with the determination to rise and succeed. "Life is what you make of it," says, Falls. "We're not vengeful people, and we would never let any negative energy ruin how great it feels to have an album out. After all the work we put in, it's the greatest feeling ever and I don't think it would be so gratifying had we not been through everything we've experienced. It's just another defining moment of what Egypt Central is all about...facing obstacles and overcoming them."

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Egypt were a stoner/doom power trio from Fargo, North Dakota. In their original run the band managed to release a four-song demo which attained a significant cult following well after the group disbanded. Eventually Egypt would reform from 2013 - 2018 with three studio albums released in that time.

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The first incarnation of egypt (2003 - 2006) [ ].

Very little is known of the original incarnation of Egypt besides the fact the group formed in 2003 with the lineup of Aaron Esterby, Chad Helle and Ryan Grahn. In 2005 Egypt would release their self-titled demo on a CD-R limited to 150 copies [1] . Through word of mouth and the underground scene it essentially became "the demo that wouldn't die" as the band themselves called it, the four songs' legacy outlasting the band itself, whom broke up in 2006. Lyderhorn Records would remaster and reissue the demo in 2007 while MeteorCity Records would reissue it on CD in 2009.

Re-Discovering Egypt and Become The Sun (2010, 2013 - 2014) [ ]

Egypt's original lineup would reunite for a one-off performance in May 2010 in Fargo. A couple years later the group would get back together and begin work on their first studio album, to which new guitarist Neal Stein would take over to finish the record. The band's return gig on their second run happened on 6 October 2012 at The Aquarium in Fargo (With Shit On Top Of Shit and Gorgantron) [2] On 1 January 2013 Egypt would release their first studio album Become The Sun via Totem Cat Records, with a vinyl release via Doommentia Records following on 30 June 2013. Become The Sun would be heavily praised by critics in the stoner scene. A split with Wo Fat also saw release in the form of Cyclopean Riffs via Totem at on 10 June 2013. The band began to perform more frequently be it a short Midwest tour that August or supporting the likes of Weedeater , Orange Goblin and Church of Misery among others. 2014 would see a reissue of the first EP via Doommentia and the group performing various shows in Minnesota and North Dakota along with a Midwest tour that June (Including an appearance at Days of The Doomed ) and performing shows in their home city alongside Weedeater and Acid Mothers Temple . Tragedy would befall the group as founding guitarist Ryan Grahn would pass away on 16 December 2014, just a few days after his 41st birthday.

Endless Flight & Cracks and Lines (2015 - 2018) [ ]

With new recordings composed and new places on the horizon, Egypt would tour Europe for the first time that May and June, culminating in an appearance at Freak Valley Festival . Closing the year, the band would perform with Spirit Caravan and Elder that November and release their second studio album Endless Flight on 14 December 2015. Egypt would tour Europe once again in 2016, beginning with appearances at DesertFest London and DesertFest Berlin before closing out with an appearance at Doomed Gatherings in Paris, France. The band would return to the states for an appearance at Stoned Meadow of Doom Fest in Omaha, Nebraska that September. [3] Egypt would release their third studio album Cracks and Lines on 20 June 2017, touring Europe that July in support of the record. The band's final show of the year came on 28 October 2017 at The Aquarium (With Bewitcher, Gorgantron and 9Eyes) [4]

On 15 February 2018, Egypt would announce they would disband once again. [5] The band would release an unreleased instrumental the next day. [6]

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• Egypt (EP / MiniAlbum) (2005, Self-Released)
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• Cyclopean Riffs (Split with Wo Fat ) (2013, Totem Cat)
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• Cracks and Lines (Studio Album) (2017, Valley of the Kings)

Members [ ]

• Aaron Esterby - Bass, Vocals (2003 - 2007; 2012 - 2018)
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5 Local Concerts to Catch in Cairo This June

By Farah Rafik

In Cairo, it is normal to spend most outings in closed spaces—mostly cafés and restaurants. While they can be an escape from Cairo’s sweltering heat, it is important for the mind and the soul to seek different and new experiences. Fortunately, Cairo boasts a vibrant music scene for music lovers and concert-goers.

From the classical tunes of Egypt’s iconic composer Hany Shenouda to the lively tunes of Alexandrian rapper Wegz: there are plenty of concerts to catch this June for every preferred genre.

HANY SHENOUDA | THE MARQUEE THEATER IN CAIRO FESTIVAL CITY

Legendary music composer Hany Shenouda is set to perform on 16 June at the Marquee Theater in Cairo Festival City. Besides being an iconic composer and music arranger, Shenouda was a member of the former Egyptian rock band, Les Petits Chats. He also discovered a wide range of vocal talent in Egypt, including Amr Diab.

Tickets for the concert start from EGP 250 (USD 8) to EGP 800 (EGP 25).

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WEGZ | ZED EAST BY ORA IN NEW CAIRO

Local talent and regional headliner Wegz is taking the stage at Zed East by Ora in New Cairo on 23 June. The Egyptian rapper and songwriter is a key figure in Egypt’s hip-hop and trap scene, and the most streamed artist in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) for several years running.

Tickets for the concert start from EGP 500 (USD 16) to EGP 1000 (USD 32).

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TAYAR | RAWABET ART SPACE

Amman-based music duo, Tayar, is bringing its indie-pop music to the heart of Cairo. Headed by Bader Helalat and Ahmed Farah, Tayar is debuting its Egypt tour at Cairo Jazz Club on 15 June and at Rawabet Art Space on 18 June.

Tickets for the concert are EGP 200 (USD 6).

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TAKHT EL SELLEM | ROOM ART SPACE

Blending Middle Eastern melodies with Western tunes, homegrown band Takht El Sellem are set to perform on 5 June at ROOM Art Space in New Cairo. Takht El Sellem are known for bringing a captivating musical experience with their outstanding vocals and masterful instrumentation.

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LUKA WEL BATTEEKH | RAWABET ART SPACE

Intertwining indie-folk, jazz, and Middle Eastern tunes: Local band Luka Wel Bateekh are set to take Rawabet Art Space’s stage on 14 June. Known for their tuneful performances, Luka Wel Bateekh are a fan-favorite.

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Here are the hottest music events happening right now in egypt.

Farah Fahim

A crowd cheering, tunes floating in the air, and a voice serenading the masses; that is what concerts are all about. Concerts can make anyone feel young, waiting in long lines with anticipation and screaming lyrics with a crowd of people you share nothing with but your love of music. Concerts are a great way for fans to experience their favourite music and artists and have a memorable experience. Luckily, Egypt has some fantastic events happening, ranging from celebrity performances to upscale music festivals. So if you’re looking for an exciting way to spend your night with friends, here are some upcoming concerts for you.

The Backstreet Boys

As part of their “DNA World Tour”, the famous boy band is scheduled to perform at Zed East on May 1 st at 9 pm. This is the group’s first concert in Cairo, and they are also playing in the UAE, KSA, and South Africa. The boy band was formed in 1993 but rose to fame with their first album, “Backstreet Boys”, in 1996. They are considered one the most successful boy bands of all time, having sold over 100 million records worldwide. The beloved boy band also gave us some of our favourite songs, such as “I Want It That Way” and “Show Me the Meaning of Being Lonely”. Rush to TicketsMarche to get your ticket and enjoy this once-in-a-lifetime event.

Amr Diab Retro Concert -AUC

Amr Diab, also known as “El Hadaba”, has been a consistently successful and popular artist since his rise to fame in 1983. He is currently the best-selling artist in the Middle East and manages to hold on to that title with his countless albums and number-one hits. The Egyptian sensation that is Amr Diab always puts up a riveting performance at his concerts. His crowd is always diverse, he has commanded the Egyptian music scene for many generations, and his fanbase varies in age accordingly. His next show is at the American University in Cairo’s New Cairo campus. You can find tickets at Tazkarti .

Sandbox Festival- El Gouna

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The festival has been around for a few years, and it just keeps getting better! Sandbox aims to solidify a culture of “genre-bending lineups” for strangers of different backgrounds. They offer a variety of local and international performers that are encouraged to show their uniqueness. The festival is held in El Gouna, which serves not only as a mesmerising backdrop but also as a relaxing environment since the festival also offers a holistic experience, group yoga, and wellness classes. They also supply healthy food options, and of course, their location makes it easy to take a break and dip in the Red Sea. This year, their lineup includes local and foreign DJs and artists like Agents of Time, DJ Seinfeld, and Ahmed Spins. You can get tickets for Sandbox weekend running from Thursday, 11 th of May to Saturday, 13 th of May, here .

Red Bull Soundclash

It’s been ten years since Soundclash started in Egypt, with the first one taking place in Baron Palace back in 2013. The event, organised by Red Bull, brings together two bands with different styles and fanbases to compete for the crowd’s attention. The stages are set on opposite sides of each other, with each band taking turns improvising, and the crowd decides which one wins. This year, for their tenth anniversary, Soundclash is bringing together two top artists of different genres, Sharmoofers VS Afroto, with Disco Misr headlining. The event will be held at the Mall of Egypt on the 12 th of May, and doors will open at 1 pm. You can get your tickets from the Talabat application.

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Top 5 trips to Egypt

Land of hieroglyphics, pyramids, and riverside temples, Egypt is one of our top destinations for anyone who loves ancient history. Most tours focus on the millennia-old landmarks around Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan, but how you explore them is entirely up to you.

You might choose to spend a few days cruising along the Nile, stopping off at temples with an Egyptologist guide. Or perhaps you’d prefer to travel by land, staying in history-steeped hotels and luxury waterfront properties. You could also take time to relax beside the Red Sea or extend your Egypt trip into Jordan to witness the living-rock ruins of Petra.

Along the way, we can add in experiences according to your personal interests. You could visit the Giza pyramids at sunrise before they’re open to the public, enjoy a private felucca ride to Aswan’s botanical gardens, or taste traditional Egyptian cuisine on a food tour of Cairo.

If you’re planning a trip to Egypt , take a look at our specialists’ best Egypt tour ideas below for inspiration.

1. Highlights of Egypt Nile cruise

Sipping sundowners on deck, falling asleep to the gentle sound of water lapping against your boat, and soaking up timeless landscapes away from the crowds… A cruise along the Nile  is one of the best ways to experience Egypt. Your specialist will help you choose a vessel to suit your style, whether it’s a luxury ship with a spa or a more intimate traditional dahabiya.

Where the trip could take you:

You’ll start in Egypt’s frenetic capital city, Cairo , just a short drive from the country’s best-known pyramids. We suggest staying here for a couple of days before flying to Aswan for your cruise, which will take you to an array of tombs and temples along the river. You can then catch a flight from Luxor  back to Cairo.

Experiences you can have:

Throughout your journey, you’ll step off your ship or boat with expert Egyptologist guides. They’ll share stories of ancient Egyptian pharaohs and gods, decoding the hieroglyphics you encounter along the way. Depending on which vessel you choose, you’ll probably stop to see Philae Temple, the Temple of Horus, and the Valley of the Kings.

Before or after your cruise, you can explore the country more deeply. You might ride a camel on the Giza Plateau for an alternative perspective on the pyramids. Or, try your hand at bartering in Cairo’s chaotic souqs with the help of a local guide.

Alternatively, if you’d like even more time on the water, you can glide along the Nile on a felucca, a traditional wooden sailboat, to visit Aswan Botanical Garden or Elephantine Island’s mud-brick ruins.

2. Cairo, Luxor & Aswan by land

If you’d rather keep your feet on solid ground, it’s easy to see Egypt’s historical highlights without boarding a boat. Unlike a cruise, there are no fixed timings, so you have more flexibility and freedom to explore what you want at your own pace. You can also visit nearby sights, like the laidback city of Alexandria  or the temples at Abu Simbel, built by Ramses the Great.

As with most Egypt tours, you’ll fly into Cairo to spend a couple of days in the city and at the pyramids. Then, you’ll take a short flight to Luxor for the driving portion of your journey to Aswan  (we’ll arrange a private driver for you). En route, you can make as many stops as you’d like to explore the nearby temples with an expert guide. Once you’re ready to head home, you’ll fly back to Cairo’s international airport.

Privacy is the ultimate luxury in Egypt, so you’ll have your own private guide with you as you tour the country’s ancient sites. You could wander Giza’s pyramids at dawn before the site officially opens to visitors, and venture into quieter temples in the Valley of the Kings that fly under the radar on standard tours.

For something a little different, wind your way through Aswan’s narrow market streets searching for traditional Nubian handicrafts. Then, visit the Nubian Museum, where you can further delve into the culture and history of the Indigenous people who’ve lived in this region for thousands of years.

3. Egypt city & beach break

Vibrant souqs and delicately spiced street food, followed by coral-fringed shores — Egypt’s draw goes well beyond its ancient monuments. For a cultural trip with time to unwind on the coast, you might enjoy combining Cairo with a few days by the Red Sea . A great option for divers, this route balances adventure and relaxation.

After landing in Cairo, you’ll meet your private driver and guide, who’ll help you see the capital through the eyes of a local. From there, it’s a short flight to the bustling beachside resorts of Hurghada, or a 90-minute drive from Hurghada’s airport if you’d like to relax on the sleepier El Quseir coast instead.

Once there, you’ll probably spend most of your time at a resort (your specialist can help you choose one with plenty of character). For jaunts outside the resort, you can opt for a taxi.

While you’re in the capital, we can, of course, arrange for you to visit its relic-filled museums and nearby pyramids with a private Egyptologist guide.

However, there’s more to the city than its ancient roots. You can join a street-food tour that takes in the city’s best places for koshari, fresh juices, and baklava. Or, take a guided tour of the twinkling Khan El Khalili bazaar at night, where you can soak up the atmosphere and learn how to haggle like a local.

Along the Red Sea coast, you can spend your days stretching out on the sand, relaxing at the spa, and snorkeling above kaleidoscopic coral reefs teeming with fish, turtles, and octopuses. Some of our favorite hotels, like Mövenpick El Quseir , also offer adrenaline-filled 4x4 tours into the desert.

4. Luxor & Red Sea relaxation

If you want to combine Egypt’s history with a beach stay, we recommend splitting your time between Luxor — ancient Egypt’s most important city — and Hurghada by the Red Sea. These two places let you explore hieroglyphic-adorned tombs on the West and East banks with an Egyptologist guide, before swimming, diving, and unwinding along the coast.

This route allows you to forgo the rush of Cairo, flying straight into Luxor. We’ll arrange for a driver to take you to its historic landmarks, accompanied by a private guide. Then, they’ll drive you four hours northeast along vast swathes of desert to Hurghada’s reef-fringed shores.

Though you won’t see any pyramids on this trip, Luxor boasts a large concentration of well-preserved tombs, temples, obelisks, and hundreds of sphinx statutes. As you explore, your private guide with help you decipher hieroglyphics, tell tales of the pharaohs, kings, and queens who are buried there, and give you an insight into ancient Egyptian beliefs about the afterlife (the West Bank is known as the ‘Theban Necropolis’).

We can also arrange for you to visit tombs that are often missed if you’re taking a cruise, like the highly decorated Tomb of Seti I and Tomb of Queen Nefatari. You can also visit Howard Carter’s mud-brick residence. He lived here for around 20 years, searching for and eventually finding and documenting the Tomb of Tutankhamun. There’s an exact replica of the tomb next to the house — an impressive project that aims to preserve and protect the original burial place.

5. Egypt & Jordan’s ancient civilizations

From ancient Egypt to the Nabatean Kingdom, this trip idea takes you to two wonders of the world: the Great Pyramid of Giza and Jordan’s Petra , ending with a cruise on the Nile. You’ll get to experience Egypt’s historical highlights, including the main tombs, temples, and pyramids, as well as Jordan ’s ancient city ruins at Petra and Jerash and its stark desert environment at Wadi Rum.

You’ll fly into Amman’s airport for the Jordan portion of your trip. We’ll arrange for a private driver and guide to take you from place to place, including Petra, Jerash, and Wadi Rum. Then, you’ll catch a short flight to Cairo, followed by a domestic flight to Aswan for your Nile cruise. You can then relax on the Red Sea coast in Hurghada.

Much like Egypt’s ancient sites, Petra can get busy. To avoid the crowds, we’ll arrange for you to visit with a guide at dawn, when there are far fewer people around and light dances off the city’s rock-carved façades.

For an alternative perspective, you can hike the ‘back way’ to Petra. Against the stark mountain backdrop, your guide will steer you towards Petra’s Monastery before the throngs arrive, sharing expert insights into its 2,000-year-old history as you walk. Then, you can finish the day with a private Jordanian dinner in a Bedouin cave.

To make the most of Jordan’s Mars-like desert landscapes, you can also take a 4x4 tour with a local Bedouin guide in Wadi Rum . Or, if you’d rather experience the burnt-orange scenery at a slower pace, go for a hike or a camel ride instead.

Further reading

• What to do in Egypt: our highlights guide
• Family vacations in Egypt
• Honeymoons in Egypt
• Nile cruises: the route to ancient Egypt
• Luxury Egypt: live like a pharaoh

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The Pious, Political And Musical Twists Of Egypt's "Islamic Bands"

CAIRO — A video began circulating recently of a man and his veiled wife performing a song at a wedding party. The song includes such lyrics as “I don’t go to a place without performing ablution and prayers,” and has spread on social media with assurances that it was produced by an “Islamic” wedding band.

My social media feed has recently become flooded with videos and ads on “Islamic” wedding bands, which typically included girls wearing satin dresses, as well as some with niqabs covering their faces. These bands insist that they are prepared to lead parties in line with God, and without mingling between women and men.

The wave of videos stirred up confusion among some of the public who did not imagine the existence of this type of celebration. Others, including myself, were surprised by the “return” of Islamic celebrations again after more than a decade of decline.

Around the summer of 2003, my father took me to a celebration that he called an “Islamic wedding party.” It was the first of its kind in our village of Abu al-Shaqqaf in the Nile Delta province of Beheira, as such religious parties had begun to spread throughout the Nile Delta with the rise of the Muslim Brotherhood.

The whole village gathered in joy to explore the songs and the strange atmosphere, especially when the performer sang: “ We will fight our battles against them .” The crowds chanted in memory of Mohammed al-Dura , the teenager who had become a martyr for the Palestinian cause after being shot in crossfire by Israeli troops during the Second Intifada.

Months later, a band was founded in the village. It was named “Al-Badr Band for Islamic Weddings.” Its slogan was: “Our wedding parties are in compliance (with God) ... let us begin our lives in pleasing God.”

There was also al-Huda , which the Muslim Brotherhood founded in the Nile Delta city of Tanta. Al-Huda, which became the starting point for many other bands, “Islamic bands,” which became an increasingly influential phenomenon during that period across Egypt.

​Tanta was the beginning

Al-Huda was founded around the second half of the 1990s, by Ramadan Waden, a teacher from Tanta. The Muslim Brotherhood wanted to present itself in an artistic form that would help the movement connect with people. The wedding party program was very consistent: it started with reciting two verses from the Quran, and the Names of Allah, then general songs about marriage.

The band also performed a comedy sketch, then several songs about weddings and the Palestinian Cause , then a smaller theatrical sketch, often about the Intifada, before ending the party, Zafa, with tambourines.

The aim of Al-Huda and other bands was to "Islamize" the modern wedding party. Songs were meant to modify the behavior of society through a reformist logic that contradicted the village customs and traditions, like a song addressing the bride's father, saying: "Sater Banatak, Akram" or "It's better for you to marry your daughters."

But such methods reinforced and strengthened such traditional ideas and customs. The songs turned the wedding parties into propaganda gatherings flirting with the general context of Egyptian society.

The chants were in clear contrast to traditional wedding songs. While country songs celebrated coquetry and sex and did not pay attention to anything outside the moment of overwhelming joy, the songs of the Islamic bands were akin to preaching, driven in large part by a religious guilt complex.

Many of al-Huda performers rose with the rise of the Muslim Brotherhood group, including Ashraf Zahran , Mohamed Naguib, and others who years later would perform songs for the 2012 campaign to elect Mohamed Morsi of the Brotherhood. They also performed the official song of the Brotherhood’s Freedom and Justice Party, which was performed by Ahmed Bu Shehab.

Periphery vs. Center

In our village, the al-Huda Band quickly became famous. They performed at many local wedding parties, and perhaps in the central cities as well.

That led to the establishment of al-Badr band, with its members were from young people in the village including Brotherhood members, sympathizers or talented people not affiliated with the group. They included two of my uncles and a neighbor.

The aim of Al-Huda and other bands was to "Islamize" the modern wedding party.

Al-Badr band started with simple tools, several hand-made tambourines, and a uniform of a pink shirt and a navy blue suit, without a tie. With that simple and quick start, they did not have any stock of songs, so they relied on many of the al-Huda songs, along with famous songs by the Jordanian performer Abu Rateb, such as “ Ya Dawati Siri ,” or “O my call go” which was the band’s iconic piece for years.

The wedding bands proved to people that they are capable of expressing themselves through producing art. The young members of the band also felt that they were stars amid increased demand for their band.

Worldcrunch 🗞 Extra!

Translation matters • Finding the right words across language and culture is particularly complicated when you have lyrics of songs, which can sometimes have double or triple meanings. That's even more delicate when religion is involved. I tried to stick to the more literal meaning of certain texts and the let the reader decide. Take this lyric: "ستر بناتك لك أكرم" (Sater Banatak, Akram) which means "It's better for you to marry your daughters." —Elias Kassem (read more about the Worldcrunch method here )

​Centralization

The success of the Badr band caught the attention of the central division of the Muslim Brotherhood in the province. The division built its own band and later integrated the two bands.

Al-Badr members were outraged, and some of them withdrew from the integrated band, as well as the Brotherhood itself. In its new form, people did not feel that the bands belonged to them, as much as it belonged to the Brotherhood. While the goal of establishing the band was to connect the Brotherhood with the public, it turned out to be a tool that separated the group’s members from the people.

The band gradually disappeared amid security crackdown and restrictions in the years preceding Egypt's 2011 revolution , and the notable decrease in demand for such a kind of weddings and religious ceremonies.

Inevitable ending

After the revolution, the Brotherhood rose and many many band performers were optimistic. They thought that they found an opportunity to spread to new social and artistic spaces. The Brotherhood was preoccupied with reaping every possible political gain, but it was bound not to last. In the aftermath of the 2013 coup that drove Morsi and the Muslim Brotherhood from power, Islamic bands were dissolved spontaneously.

The wedding bands proved to people that they are capable of expressing themselves through art.

I do not know where the members of the Badr band went. I met once with Mr. Hamada in Cairo’s Tahrir Square, before he left the country permanently. That was the only time when all political forces agreed to be present in the field. I don't remember the exact occasion, but I remember that we stood around the Alexandrella band - a secular band - as they sang their famous song: “It is said that.”

Recently, the Islamic bands began to reappear, popping up on social media, but in a different form from the wedding parties bands, in terms of form, lyrics — and one other big change: female members .

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