The Al Nour Wal Amal orchestra in Egypt, only for blind and visually-impaired women, is captivating audiences, Classic FM reports.
The orchestra, with a name that means light and hope in Arabic, is a chamber ensemble of 44 women, established in 1971. The group plays Western classical music, as well as Eastern melodies.
The women have learned to play the music without reading or seeing the conductor, through special memorising techniques and hours of practice. With this orchestra, I ve been able to change the Egyptian and world view towards the physically challenged, said Shaymaa Hussein, who leads the orchestra. I told the world that despite losing my sight, I m a distinguished musician.
Egypt: March 2021
typepad.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from typepad.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Egypt s orchestra for blind women is challenging stereotypes with incredible music-making
typepad.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from typepad.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
All strings attached: A heartwarming debut of Egypt s Isis String Orchestra for amateur musicians - Culture - Al-Ahram Weekly
ahram.org.eg - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from ahram.org.eg Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.