Amro Salah is a respected jazz musician and one of the founding members of Eftekasat. He founded the jazz festival and reunited the band for a show. The festival uses the language of jazz to bring together musicians from around the world.
The Cairo Jazz Festival has Egyptian musicians play with jazz bands from around the world. Noha Fekry enjoys the freedom jazz performance provides. The Cairo Jazz Club hosts performances throughout the festival.
Jazz music in Egypt has a unique sound and utilizes Arabic instruments like the flute and lute. Samer George believes jazz is influenced by the culture of whomever is playing it. The festival gives aspiring jazz artists the chance to perform on an outdoor stage.
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Egypt's traditional musical styles combine with timeless jazz classics. Explore Cairo's new venues and artists keen to make sure this unique musical style continues to thrive.
Length: 23 minutes
Item#: FMK183856
ISBN: 978-1-64623-000-6
Copyright date: ©2018
Closed Captioned
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