“Ana Koll Dah” concert, Montréal, Wed Nov 10 @ 8pm
Date:10/11/2010 Location: The studio-théâtre in the Place des Arts, Montréal, Canada You’re all invited to a very special Egyptian night as part of the Montreal 2010 festival du monde arabe! The concert is under the title "I'm All That" and led by the Egyptian singer-songwriter Ehaab Abdou. This will be the only Egyptian night at this year’s prestigious festival du monde arabe in Montréal. The concert will be taking place on Wednesday November 10th, 2010 at 8pm in the studio-théâtre in Montréal's Place des Arts. The evening will be a celebration of our diverse, embracing and multi-faceted Egyptian identity. In addition to around 10 of Ehaab’s own new Arabic songs, which mainly carry the theme of celebrating and promoting tolerance, inter-faith dialogue and diversity, he will also be performing a couple of traditional Egyptian songs by the legendary musician Sayyed Darwish. We promise you a very special and memorable evening! We're very lucky that on stage with us, we'll have a group of talented musicians, vocalists, poets, etc. In terms of musicians, you’ll enjoy a wonderful and unique Middle Eastern/Québec ensemble that we formed over the past few months. This includes: on the Lute/Oud (Dr. Naseef Gebeil), Neyy (Zayid Baghdadi), Riqq/Duff (Amar Lazam), Qanun (Nour), Bass Guitar (François Landry), Violin (Anit Ghosh) and table/precussion (Karim Nagi). We will also be joined by Montreal-based Egyptian poet Ehab Lotayef who will reciting a couple of his most special Egyptian poems that he wrote, accompanied with music. Also, for the first time in Montreal, we will be joined by our Boston-based Egyptian percussionist/folk dancer Karim Nagi (more about him at: www.karimnagi.com). We will also be joined by the young talented Toronto-based Egyptian hymns performer Sally Dawoud presenting a couple of Arabic language and Coptic language hymns. There will also be a couple more surprises.... •For reservations & tickets purchase (et les détails en français): http://www.laplacedesarts.com/pda-evenement/5856/festival-du-monde-arabe-de-montreal-fma.fr.html •Please make sure to join Ehaab Abdou fan club, so that you can get an automatic update on all new details the concert from the event that will be created there in the coming few days http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/group.php?gid=15269095310&ref=ts •More about the full program and other details of the festival du monde arabe 2010 at: http://www.festivalarabe.com/ Looking forward to seeing you all there and please help us spread the word! Merci beaucoup and best wishes…. | ||
Ehaab Abdou at Sawy Cultureweel, Monday, Oct 11th, 2010 at 8pm!
Date:11/10/2010 Location: Sawy Culturewheel, Wisdom hall, Zamalek You are invited to a very special new concert for Ehaab Abdou Monday Oct 11, 2010 at the Sawi culture wheel in Zamalek at 8pm. Stay tuned for more information coming soon! For now, we wanted to let you know that in the concert, Ehaab will not only perform some of his “Gowaya Hagat” album songs but also songs performed for the first time like “Hammokom Hammena”, among other new ones… Ticket: 15 EGP For Sawi members: 10 EGP | ||
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Sadko competition for new Egyptian children songs
Date:31/07/2010 Location: Ana Masry in collaboration with Sadko and Sawi culturewheel In collaboration with the Egyptian company “Sadko” which is providing generous financial support, Ana Masry has launched the first national competition for Egyptian children songs on June 23, 2010. Sawy culture wheel is also supporting the competition through supporting the promotion of the competition and in hosting its closing ceremony in September 2010. The competition is open for all young talented Egyptian lyricists and composers to submit new and creative songs targeted to Egyptian children. The lyrics need to promote the values of hard work, social responsibility, tolerance, and pride in Egypt’s multi-faceted and multi-layered identity, etc. Deadline to apply is July 31. A national selection committee composed of prominent figures as well as Egyptian children will do the final selection while also fans and friends will have a chance to vote on-line. Winners will be announced and celebrated in September 2010 in a concert to be sponsored by Sawi culture wheel in Zamalek. In addition to financial awards to the top 8 songs, the selected songs will be produced in an album to be sung by some of Egypt’s star singers. For more information and how you can help us the spread the word, please write to: info@ana-masry.org | ||
Launch of Ehaab's first album
Date:15/10/2009 Location: Launch concerts at: Rawabet theater, Sawi Culture and Azhar park Geneina theater Stay tuned for more information coming soon on the launch of Ehaab's first album including 12 songs including some of his best songs and several new ones including surprises like a duett, etc! co-produced by Ehaab in collaboration with the Egyptian Cilantro cafe chain.... | ||
Ana Masry concert in Sawi, Tuesday July 21st, 8pm
Date:21/07/2009 Location: Sawi Culture Wheel, Zamalek Don’t miss an all new Ana Masry concert at the Wisdom Hall of the Sawi Cultural Wheel in Zamalek on Tuesday July 21st starting 8:00 pm.. in addition to the old and new songs, Sufi chanting, Christian hymns, Nubian singing and more…. and don’t miss the new songs “7etetna”- lyrics & music by Ehaab and “Ya Masr 7enny 3alaya” lyrics by Ramy Ramadan & music by Mohamed Ali- and for the first time new members like Medo Rashed and Zeina will be with us on stage…. And several other surprises! Entrance tickets: 15 EGP and 10 EGP for Sawi members… Please help us spread this important message promoting Egypt’s unity, diversity, tolerance and love… | ||
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Ana Masry concert in Sawi, Mon May 25, 8pm
Date:25/05/2009 Location: Wisdomn Hall, Sawy Culture Wheel, Zamalek Dear friends, Don’t miss an all new Ana Masry concert at the Wisdom Hall of the Sawi Cultural Wheel in Zamalek on Monday May 25th starting 8:00 pm.. in addition to the old and new songs, Sufi chanting, Christian hymns, Nubian singing and more….for the first time listen to the new “Eshaa w Fou'” song lyrics and music by Ehaab .. and the Alwan W Awtar NGO kids choir… and more… Please help us spread this important message promoting Egypt’s unity, diversity, tolerance and love… Tickets: 15EGP (and 10EGP only for Sawy center members) | ||
Ana Masry @ Sawi Culture Wheel, Wednes. March 11th, 8pm
Date:11/03/2009 Location: Wisdom Hall, Sawi Culture Wheel, Zamalek Dear friends, Don’t miss an all new Ana Masry concert at the Wisdom Hall of the Sawi Cultural Wheel in Zamalek on Wednesday March 11th starting 8pm.. in addition to the old and new songs, Sufi chanting, Christian hymns, Nubian singing and more….for the first time listen to the new “Hafl Tanakory” song lyrics by Ehaab and music by Nassif Khouzam.. and the Alwan W Awtar NGO kids choir… and more… Entrance tickets: 15 EGP and 10 EGP for Sawi members… Please help us spread this important message promoting Egypt’s unity, diversity, tolerance and love… Please join our facebook group at: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=38332792364&ref=share | ||
Ana Masry Concert, Goethe Institute, Downtown, Friday Dec 19th at 5pm
Date:19/12/2008 Location: Goethe Institute- 5 Bustan Street, Tahrir Square, Downtown Don’t miss a new Ana Masry concert as part of the Leila Shababeyya at the German Goethe Institute in downtown (5 Bustan Street, Tahrir Square, Downtown) Friday 19th December starting 5pm. Free admission. The Leila Shababeyya starts earlier around 3pm and includes: exhibits, booths and presentations by the Goethe Institute, the Federation of Egyptian Youth NGOs as well as many other youth NGOs and youth-led initiatives on their youth development activities and programs. Please help us spread this important message promoting Egypt’s unity, diversity, tolerance and love… | ||
Ana Masry in Ramses College for Girls, Fri Oct 24 at 1pm
Date:24/10/2008 Location: Main theater of Ramses College for Girls- 198 Ramses Street (if coming from Downtown, it is right before the intersection between Ramses Street and Masr Wel Sudan Street)- FREE ADMISSION. Don’t miss this all new Ana Masry concert as part of the Ramses College for Girls’ Annual Alumni Homecoming event on Friday October 24th at 1pm (right after the Friday prayers)… don't miss the new songs by Ehaab like ya Ayyam Rabena and Seyadet El Qadi and “Ahlamna Amana” in collaboration with the children’s singing group of the AFCA! And many more surprises! Kids play area with simple games and qualified supervisor will be available… Please help us spread this important message promoting Egypt’s unity, diversity, tolerance and love… Thanks and looking forward to seeing you all there, ______________________________ A special all new Egyptian Concert Ana Masry concert: Old and Contemporary Egyptian Songs, Egyptian Christian Hymns, Muslim Sufi Chanting, Nubian singing and more… by: Ehaab Abdou Presenting some of his old and new songs Mohamed Ismail (Medo) Sheikh Zein Mahmoud’s group Presenting Egyptian Muslim Sufi chanting & Story-telling Janine Zaki Presenting Egyptian Christian hymns Mohamed Dawuud Nubian Singing ___________ _________ _________ _________ _______ Accompanied by Violinist: Mohamed Aly Tabla and Riqq: Mohamed Magdy Karim Salah Nayy: Seddiq Abdel Rahman | ||
Ana Masry concert, Sawi, Tues. Oct 14 at 8pm
Date:14/10/2008 Location: Wisdom Hall, Sawi Culture Wheel, Zamalek Don’t miss this all new Ana Masry concert at Sawi Cultural Wheel, Wisdom Hall on Tuesday October 14th at 8pm … don't miss the new songs by Ehaab like ya Seyadet El Qadi and “Ahlamna Amana” in collaboration with the Children’s Singing Group of the AFCA! And many more surprises! __________________ A special all new Egyptian Night Ana Masry concert: Old and Contemporary Egyptian Songs, Egyptian Christian Hymns, Muslim Sufi Chanting, Nubian singing and more… by: Ehaab Abdou Presenting some of his old and new songs Mohamed Ismail (Medo) Sheikh Zein Mahmoud’s group Presenting Egyptian Muslim Sufi chanting & Story-telling Janine Zaki Presenting Egyptian Christian hymns Mohamed Dawuud Nubian Singing ___________ _________ _________ _________ _______ Accompanied by Violinist: Mohamed Aly Oud: Belal El Sheikh Guitar: Nassif Khouzam Nayy: Seddiq Abdel Rahman ______________________________________________ Sawi Culture Wheel, Zamalek Tuesday October 14th, 2008-09-28 at 8pm Tickets: 15EGP | ||
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Date:12/09/2008 Location: British Council, 192 El Nil Street, Agouza A special Egyptian Ramadan Night Ana Masry concert: Old and Contemporary Egyptian Songs, Egyptian Christian Hymns and Muslim Sufi Chanting by: Ehaab Abdou includes songs written by singer-songwriter Ehaab Abdou like Ana Masry, including some songs being presented for the first time like “Ana Koll Dah” and “Ya Masr Yalla Efra7y”… Mohamed Ismail (Medo) Sheikh Zein Mahmoud’s group Presenting Egyptian Muslim Sufi chanting & Story-telling Janine Zaki Presenting Egyptian Christian hymns Marwa Sharafeldin Contemporary Egyptian poetry Mohamed Dawuud Nubian Singing ___________ _________ _________ _________ _______ Accompanied by Violinist: Mohamed Aly Oud: Belal El Sheikh ______________________________________________ British Council, Nile Corniche, Agouza : 192 El Nil Street Agouza - Cairo Friday September 12th , 2008 9.00pm FREE ENTRANCE | ||
Ana Masry Concert, Thurs June 19 at 7pm, El Nahda Assoc, Ramses St.
Date:19/06/2008 Location: The Naseebian Studio Open Air Garage: El-Nahda:The Scientific and Cultural Association: 15 El Maharani Street, behind Jesuite School (Ramses Street) After the great success it witnessed since its first theme concert Ana Masry in November 2007, it’s our pleasure to invite you to the last Ana Masry concert before the summer vacations… a new Ana Masry Open Air concert… Thursday June 19th at 7pm (inaugurating the fifth Cultural Festival organized by El-Nahda – The Scientific and Cultural Association) at the Open Air Garage of the Association).. Come enjoy a unique fusion of music & voices performing new and old songs, Egyptian Christian hymns, Muslim Sufi chanting, Seera Helaleyya, Nubian singing, poetry and more for the first time in another unique “Ana Masry” Egyptian concert! And Special Guest Star: Egyptian-American Drummer: Karim Nagi Please help us spread this important message promoting Egypt’s unity, diversity, tolerance and love… More details about program below and at: http://www.elnahda.org/ar/news/2008/new9.php HOW TO GET THERE: The Naseebian Studio Open Air Garage: El-Nahda:The Scientific and Cultural Association: 15 street el Maharani, behind Jesuite School (Ramses Street) Get off metro station Mubarak (Ramses train station), take exit Kamel St., walk along Ramses highway until you see the Jesuit school (huge yellow building) to your right side surrounded by walls, take a right and walk around Jesuit school, take a left and you are in Mahrani street. More details and MAP at: www.elnahda.org/ar/contactus __________________ A new Egyptian Night Ana Masry concert: Old and Contemporary Egyptian Songs, Egyptian Christian Hymns and Muslim Sufi Chanting by: Ehaab Abdou includes songs written by singer-songwriter Ehaab Abdou like Ana Masry, including some songs being presented for the first time like “Ana Koll Dah” and “Ya Masr Yalla Efra7y”… Special Guests: Mohamed Ismail (Medo) Sheikh Zein Mahmoud’s group Presenting Egyptian Muslim Sufi chanting & Story-telling Janine Zaki Presenting Egyptian Christian hymns Maggie Tawfik Contemporary Egyptian poetry Mohamed Dawuud Nubian Singing ___________ _________ _________ _________ _______ SPECIAL GUEST ARTIST: Egyptian-American Drummer Karim Nagi www.karimnagi.com Accompanied by Oud: Belal El Sheikh Tabla: Waleed Abdallah Nayy: Seddiq Abdel Rahman ______________________________________________ Thursday June 19th at 7pm Tickets: 10 EGP (available on the day of the concert) | ||
Friday June 6th at 9pm, Ana Masry Concert, El Geneina Theater, Azhar Park
Date:06/06/2008 Location: El Geneina Theater, Azhar Park A new Egyptian Night Ana Masry concert: Old and Contemporary Egyptian Songs, Egyptian Christian Hymns and Muslim Sufi Chanting by: Ehaab Abdou includes songs written by singer-songwriter Ehaab Abdou like Ana Masry, including some songs being presented for the first time like “Ana Koll Dah” and “Ya Masr Yalla Efra7y”… Mohamed Ismail (Medo) Sheikh Zein Mahmoud’s group Presenting Egyptian Muslim Sufi chanting & Story-telling Janine Zaki Presenting Egyptian Christian hymns Maggie Tawfik Contemporary Egyptian poetry Mohamed Dawuud Nubian Singing ___________ _________ _________ _________ _______ Accompanied by Violinist: Mohamed Aly Oud: Belal El Sheikh Tabla: Waleed Abdallah Nayy: Seddiq Abdel Rahman Tickets: EGP5 (excluding park admission) | ||
NEW Ana Masry Concert: Thursday May 22, Townhouse Gallery at 7.30pm
Date:22/05/2008 Location: Townhouse Gallery, Downtown:10 Nabrawy St. off Champollion St. Dear friends, Don’t miss the new Ana Masry concert performed as part of Living Together: CAIRO – Celebrating Diversity event – at the Town House Gallery, Factory Space, on Thursday May 22 at 7.30pm until 9pm (the evening starts earlier at 5pm with several other interesting activities including a multicultural fashion show, created by Iraqi and Sudanese designers, Theatre\Rap by VIP, Egyptian, Eritrean, Palestian, and Sudanese food. Stands with handicrafts, NGO information stands). The event is part of regional campaign initiated by the Anna Lindh Euro-Mediterranean Foundation, organized by the Living Together Team, Inklusion, FreeDimensional and Tadamon … Free entrance… more details about Ana Masry below.. Townhouse gallery is located on: 10 Nabrawy St. off Champollion St., Downtown, Cairo For more information about the event and organizers: The Tadamon Office 02 27944420 / info@tadamoncouncil.org / www.tadamoncouncil.org Todd Lester (todd@freedimensional.org), Jakob I. Myschetzky (jakob@inklusion.dk), ________________________________ A new Egyptian Night Ana Masry concert: Old and Contemporary Egyptian Songs, Egyptian Christian Hymns and Muslim Sufi Chanting by: Ehaab Abdou Special Guests: Mohamed Ismail (Medo) Sheikh Zein Mahmoud’s group Presenting Egyptian Muslim Sufi chanting & Story-telling Janine Zaki Presenting Egyptian Christian hymns Maggie Tawfik Contemporary Egyptian poetry Mohamed Dawuud Nubian Singing ___________ _________ _________ _________ _______ Accompanied by Oud: Belal El Sheikh Nayy: Seddiq Abdel Rahman Piano: Bassem Moufeed Tabla: Adel Mikha ________________________________________FREE ENTRANCE | ||
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Ana Masry Concert, Thurs May 15 in Souk El Fustat
Date:15/05/2008 Location: The New Souk El Fustat, Old Cairo Don’t miss this unique opportunity! Ana Masry concert performed for the first time in a fascinating Egyptian historical setting, right next to Mar Girgis church and Amr Ibn El ‘As mosque … free entrance and open to all… As part of the Association for the Protection of the Environment’s (APE) celebration of the inauguration of its exhibition of its crafts made of recycled materials (Embroidery, Patchwork, Rag Rugs and Recycled Paper), it is our pleasure to invite you to a new Ana Masry concert at the new Souk El Fustat situated in the midst of Cairo’s most prominent Christian and Islamic monuments. Come enjoy a unique fusion of music & voices performing new and old songs, Egyptian Christian hymns, Muslim Sufi chanting, Seera Helaleyya, Nubian singing, poetry and more… at our upcoming Ana Masry concert, Thursday May 15th at 6.30pm at Souk El Fustat, Old Cairo… How to get there: If you’re coming by Metro, then just get off at the Mar Girgis metro station. If you’re coming by car or other transportation, the Souk El Fustat is located next to Amr Ebn El ‘As mosque and next to the Coptic museum and hanging church. ___________________ As part of the Association for the Protection of the Environment’s (APE) celebration of the inauguration of its exhibition of its crafts made of recycled materials A new Egyptian Night Ana Masry concert: Old and Contemporary Egyptian Songs, Egyptian Christian Hymns and Muslim Sufi Chanting by: Ehaab Abdou includes songs written by singer-songwriter Ehaab Abdou like Ana Masry, including some songs being presented for the first time like “Ana Koll Dah” and “Ya Masr Yalla Efra7y”… Special Guests: Mohamed Ismail (Medo) Sheikh Zein Mahmoud’s group Presenting Egyptian Muslim Sufi chanting & Story-telling Janine Zaki Presenting Egyptian Christian hymns Maggie Tawfik & Marwa Sharafeldin Contemporary Egyptian poetry Mohamed Dawuud Nubian Singing ___________ _________ _________ _________ _______ Accompanied by Violinist: Mohamed Aly Oud: Belal El Sheikh ______________________________________________ New Souk El Fustat, Old Cairo Thursday May 15, 2008 6.30pm FREE ENTRANCE ________________________________________ For more information about the Association for Protection of the Environment activities, please call: 23412723 or 23417149 or email: ape1@idsc.net.eg ____________ _________ ___ | ||
Ana Masry concerts, French Univ. March 11 and Sawi Culture Wheel March 14
Date:14/03/2008 Location: Sawi March 14 Ana Masry concert: Old and Contemporary Egyptian Songs, Egyptian Christian Hymns and Muslim Sufi Chanting by: Ehaab Abdou Friday March 14, 2008 8pm Wisdom Hall El Sawi Cultural Center Tickets: EGP15 and EGP10 for Sawi members includes songs written by singer-songwriter Ehaab Abdou like Ana Masry, including some songs being presented for the first time like “Ana Koll Dah” and “Ya Masr Yalla Efra7y”… Special Guests: Mohamed Ismail (Medo) from Sheikh's Zein's group Presenting Sufi chanting and Seera Helaleyya Janine Zaki Presenting Egyptian Christian hymns Yasser Abou Ouf Classic Egyptian songs Maggie Tawfik Contemporary Egyptian poetry For the First Time: Special Guest Star: American Gospel Singer: Michelle Nubian Songs: Mohamed Dawuud ____________ _________ _________ Accompanied by Violinist: Mohamed Aly Oud: Belal El Sheikh Accompanied by a slideshow of photos from Egypt : By Marwa Seoudi | ||
Ana Masry concert: Sawi River Hall, Zamalek, Mon Dec 3rd 8pm
Date:03/12/2007 Location: Sawi Culture Wheel, Zamalek Ana Masry concerts: Old and Contemporary Egyptian Songs, Egyptian Christian Hymns and Muslim Sufi Chanting Sawi Culture Wheel, Zamalek, River Hall Monday Dec 3rd at 8pm Tickets: EGP15 EGP10 for Sawi members includes songs written by Ehaab like Ana Masry, including some songs being presented for the first time like “Ana Koll Dah” and “Ya Masr Yalla Efra7y”… Special Guests: Zein Mahmoud and his group Presenting Egyptian Muslim Sufi chanting & Story-telling Janine Zaki Presenting Egyptian Christian hymns Yasser Abou Ouf Classic Egyptian songs ________________________________ Accompanied by Violinist: Mohamed Aly Oud: Belal El Sheikh Accompanied by a slideshow of photos from Egypt: By Marwa Seoudi Watch the Video of Ana Masry and other songs on Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFBq3B8GtUc Al-Ahram Weekly article at: http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2007/867/cu4.htm | ||
Ana Masry Concerts: 1. Howard Theater, AUC, Nov 27th & 2. Sawi Culture Wheel, Monday Dec 3rd
Date:27/11/2007 Location: Howard Theater, AUC, Main Campus, Cairo & Sawi on Mon Dec 3rd Ana Masry concerts: Old and Contemporary Egyptian Songs, Egyptian Christian Hymns and Muslim Sufi Chanting Concert1: Tuesday November 27, 2007 7pm Howard Theater, The American University in Cairo Main Campus (entrance from El Sheikh Rehan or Mohamed Mahmoud Street) Free Entrance NO AUC ID required Concert 2: Sawi Culture Wheel, Zamalek, River Hall Monday Dec 3rd at 7.30pm Tickets: EGP15 EGP10 for Sawi members includes songs written by Ehaab like Ana Masry, including some songs being presented for the first time like “Ana Koll Dah” and “Ya Masr Yalla Efra7y”… Special Guests: Zein Mahmoud and his group Presenting Egyptian Muslim Sufi chanting & Story-telling Janine Zaki Presenting Egyptian Christian hymns Yasser Abou Ouf Classic Egyptian songs ________________________________ Accompanied by Violinist: Mohamed Aly Oud: Belal El Sheikh Accompanied by a slideshow of photos from Egypt: By Marwa Seoudi Watch the Video of Ana Masry and other songs on Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFBq3B8GtUc Al-Ahram Weekly article at: http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2007/867/cu4.htm | ||
New & Inspirational Songs
Date:09/07/2007 Location: Oriental Hall, Main Campus, AUC at 8pm New & Inspirational Songs from Our Egyptian & Human Realities by: Ehaab Monday July 9, 2007 at 8pm includes songs written by poet Nasser El Geel like Hady Bady, and singer-songwriter Ehaab Abdou like Ana Masry, Badawr Fel Woshoosh, including some songs being presented for the first time like “Gowaya Hagat” and “El Gamal Wel Noor” Duets of Lahzet Reda and classic song Zoroony Kol Sana Marra by Sayed Darwish .. Special Guest: LAILA BAHGAT Presenting Sufi-inspired songs Special Guest: Egyptian-American Drummer and Recording Artist: KARIM NAGI Accompanied by Violinist: MOHAMED ALY Pianist: KARIM YOUSRY | ||
Lahzet Reda concert
Date:02/07/2007 Location: Sawi Culture Wheel, Zamalek ..includes songs written by poet Nasser El Geel and Ehaab, including some songs being presented for the first time.. Special Guest: LAILA BAHGAT Presenting Sufi-inspired songs Egyptian-American drummer and recording artist KARIM NAGI Accompanied by photos by Marwa Seoudi View Ana Masry Video Clip on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFBq3B8GtUc | ||
Lahzet Reda concert
Date:02/07/2007 Location: Sawi Cultural Center in Zamalek Looking forward to seeing you all there in this concert presenting new songs and featuring guest Sufi singer Laila Bahgat.... |
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