The 34th Arab Music Festival in Egypt is set to take place from October 20 to 30, despite several high-profile withdrawals. The festival, which is dedicated to the renowned Egyptian singer Hany Shaker, will feature a range of performances by prominent Arab musicians. Mohamed Helou and Medhat Saleh are among the confirmed performers who will take to the stage in Cairo and Alexandria.
Mohamed Helou's son, Hamada Helou, recently took to social media to confirm his father's participation in the festival, dismissing reports that he had withdrawn. Helou is scheduled to perform in Cairo and Alexandria, alongside other notable artists. The festival's program includes a range of concerts and events, featuring both established and emerging talent.
Egyptian singer Ghada Rajab has also confirmed her participation in the festival, which will include two concerts in Cairo and Alexandria. Rajab expressed her gratitude to the Egyptian Opera House and its director, Dr. Reza Wakili, for their efforts in organizing the event. The festival's lineup features a diverse range of performances, including opera and musical ensembles.
The festival's program includes four concerts at the Sayed Darwish Theater in Alexandria, which will take place on October 22, 23, 26, and 28. The concerts will feature a range of performers, including Medhat Saleh, Amr Salem, and the musical ensemble led by Maestro Ahmed Amer. Other performers include Ghada Rajab, Tamer Abdel Nabi, and Angham Mustafa.
Fawzi Ibrahim, a member of the festival's scientific committee, has confirmed that the event will proceed as scheduled, despite the withdrawals. Ibrahim expressed his enthusiasm for the festival, which he described as a celebration of Arab music and culture. The festival's organizers have worked tirelessly to ensure that the event takes place, despite the challenges posed by the withdrawals.
The festival has suffered several high-profile withdrawals, including Mohamed Tharwat, Ali Elghar, Assi El Helani, and Mohamed Mohsen. However, the organizers have confirmed that the event will proceed with a revised lineup of performers. The festival's dedication to Hany Shaker, a legendary Egyptian singer, is a testament to his enduring legacy in the world of Arab music.
The 34th Arab Music Festival promises to be an exciting celebration of Arab music and culture, featuring a range of performances by talented artists from across the region. Despite the challenges posed by the withdrawals, the festival's organizers remain committed to delivering a successful event that showcases the best of Arab music.
Key points
- The festival will feature performances by notable artists including Mohamed Helou and Medhat Saleh.
- The event will take place from October 20 to 30 in Cairo and Alexandria.
- Several high-profile withdrawals have affected the festival's lineup, but organizers remain committed to delivering a successful event.
