Scattered across Cairo, are a variety of cultural centres dedicated towards maintaining Egypt's varied cultural diversity through the dissemination of their specific artistic production. Several among them offer venues that showcase musical talents. We have compiled a list of venues hosting traditional acts of a folkloric hue.
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Alrab3
Situated in Islamic Cairo's Al-Moez Street, Al-Rabaa transmits a range of
Egyptian music ranging from the historical Sufi sound culture comprising chants of praise and religious
recitation of Al-Hadra band, Tawashiha and Ahmed AlTony, to Nubian performances by Abd AlRahman
AlOmda.
Address: Darb El Tombakshia - Al Moez St (2.48 km) 00202 Cairo,
Egypt
Tel: 01147457272
Makan - Egyptian Centre for Culture and Arts
In an effort to document and preserve – through artistic production –
the specificity and vibrancy of Egypt's several cultures increasingly threatened by cultural
homogenisation, Makan arranges a wide array of events surrounding folkloric music, from Mazaher's
Zar to the Aragide Nubian group's tabla-dominant sound.
Address: 1 Saad Zaghloul St. El Dawaween 11461 Cairo, Egypt
Tel: +202 2792 0878
El Dammah Theater
Located in Abdeen, Downtown, El Dammah Theatre is run by the non-profit Mastaba Centre. Each Thursday, the theatre invites a broad range of quality artists, ranging from the Simsimeya and Dammah traditions of the Suez region to the Nubian, Sufi, Bedouin and Zar rituals and sounds of Upper Egypt. Also, with the aim of educating children on the region's musical heritage, El Mastaba has founded three schools situated across Egypt -- in Port Said, Suez and El Arish.
Address: 30 A El Belaasa St, Abdeen, Downtown (1.58 km), Cairo, Egypt
Tel: 01150995354
Darb 1718
The live music venue and cultural centre, Darb 1718, is
comprised of two art exhibition spaces, a dance and concert stage, and gardens. As well as showcasing
established artists, Darb 1718 focuses on exposing emerging artists pertaining to a wide range of
genres. Alongside performances, the cultural centre organises workshops and various mentoring
initiatives in order to aid music and art enthusiasts wanting to expand their artistic
skills.
Address: Kasr El Sham3 Street, Al Fakhareen, Old Cairo, Cairo,
Egypt
Tel: +2 (0) 227413053
Wekalet El Ghouri
Adjacent to Khan El Khalili in Islamic Cairo, Wekalet El Ghouri
is a 16th century building with an atmospheric venue inviting a 20-strong Tanoura Sufi Dance group
comprised of whirling dervishes and religious chanters, three days a week.
Address: Al Fustat, in front of the Museum of
Civilization, Cairo, Egypt
Tel: 01094833807
El Sawy Culturewheel - Sakia
In an effort to document and preserve – through artistic
production – the specificity and vibrancy of Egypt's several cultures increasingly threatened
by cultural homogenisation, Makan arranges a wide array of events surrounding folkloric music, from
Mazaher's Zar to the Aragide Nubian group's tabla-dominant sound.
Address: 1 Saad Zaghloul St. El Dawaween 11461 Cairo,
Egypt
Tel: +202 2792 0878
El Gomhouria Theatre
Run by the Cairo Opera House, Gomhouria Theatre is situated in Zamalek. The venue focuses mainly on hosting traditional, religious acts.
Address: Ard El Opera - Gezira - Zamalek Cairo Opera House (2.12 km), Cairo, Egypt
Tel: 02 27390188
