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A journey of almost a century through the history of Egypt, from monarchy to republic, from British occupation to national independence and the nationalisation of the Suez Canal Company. And how to be an Egyptian, a Jew and a communist at the same time. ‘Does your homeland stick to the sole of your shoes when you leave?’ Albert Arié was thinking of Danton and the French Revolution which so enthused him at the Cairo Lycée when he turned down a deal with the police: give up your Egyptian (.) ....
BEIRUT: The phrase ‘session musician’ seldom incites an association with visionary artistic expression that carves its own place in the hearts of audiences. Nancy Mounir an enigmatic yet omnipresent feature of Egypt’s independent music scene certainly defies that logic. Mounir was a founding member of Egyptian metal band Massive Scar Era and has long collaborated with ....