Open mic in Egypt?

snowwhite

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Member since 19 January 2011

Syracuse

snowwhite

07 July 2011 03:57:44

snowwhite

07 July 2011 03:57:44

Syracuse

Hi, all! For Americans, (and many nationalities), open mic nights for amateur singers/songwriters/musicians are quite common. As a singer, I'm wondering if there are lounges/cafes in Egypt that have open mic nights for "western-style" music. (Think "Eva Cassidy, Regina Spektor, Nora Jones".....not "Lady Gaga, Rihanna, etc".) I love Egyptian music, but I don't think anyone would want to hear me attempt to sing it!

eltviola

07 July 2011 07:46:32

eltviola

07 July 2011 07:46:32

Hi,
the British Community Association bar in Mohandessin has open mic nights about once a month and you can sing whatever you like there I'm sure there are other places too. Many Egyptians listen to Western music as well as Arabic so it shouldn't be a problem.

snowwhite

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Member since 19 January 2011

Syracuse

snowwhite

07 July 2011 07:59:38

snowwhite

07 July 2011 07:59:38

Syracuse

Thanks, Elaine!

The Londoner

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London

The Londoner

07 July 2011 18:22:44

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The Londoner

07 July 2011 18:22:44

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London

Hi,

I just saw this post. There is in fact an open mic tonight at Darb1718 in Old Cairo. They have an once a month, which is called On the Roof, 'cos it's on the roof of their building.

Here is the address:
Kasr El Sham3 Street
Al Fakhareen – Old Cairo
Behind the Hanging Church and Amr Mosque
Tel.: + 2 23 610 511

The closest metro station is Mar Girgis, and it's a very short taxi ride away... or walkable, but I don't really know the way on foot.

If I didn't have other plans I would have gone tonight, but Darb's is so popular that you do have to put your name down with the owner in advance.

Here's a good link about it: http://www.cairo360.com/article/artsand … darb-1718/