The beginning of the new millennium saw the emergence of the term “independent music” in Egyptian cultural circles, attracting those dismissive of mainstream music. Almost 14 years after the term…
“Collaboration” has two uses. It can mean working with someone to produce something, or traitorous cooperation with an enemy. In Egypt, both the process and possible outcomes of collaboration have…
An alphabet of important cultural events from 2013.
Fifteen-year-old Ahmed Ashraf is having the time of his life. An hour into the launch event of 100Copies’ new sublabel, ReTune Studio, and the downtown Cairo native is dancing his…
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