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Live Music with Planet Egypt

So far we have held 2 Live Music Nights with the focus on Takht ensemble
We return in the Autumn with a twist!

Performers: Daphne Pena and Anne White

Video clip courtesy of Nashwan Media

See more in our archives or below

Friday May 13th
Read my review of our May live Music
See photos on my facebook account (Anne White)

Singers: Abdul Salam Kheir and Yasmin Alfyha
Musicians: Emad Shakir on the Org , Sherif,on Tabla and Ibrahim on Req

Performers: Nawarra

Shafeek Ibrahim

More details below:

Friday July 15th
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Read my review of our May live Music
See photos on my facebook account (Anne White)

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£20 online ( we will reserve a seat for you until 8pm)
or on the door £20 , and we advise you to come early as we cannot guarantee a seat……

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1 Ticket £20.00 2 Tickets £40.00 3 Tickets £60.00 4 Tickets £80.00 5 Tickets £100.00

at Darbucka
182 St John Street, London EC1V 4JZ
Nearest tubes: Farringdon, Angel or Barbican

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We are selling tickets on line, at our usual events

We want to work with the musicains we featured in May, see below, however we reserve the right to substitute others should the need arise

There won't be a break for the musicians they will play from 8.30 pm to midnight. In this time we will also feature the singer(s) and both dancers- this month it is Daphne Pena and myself

Programme for the Night - Schedule approximately will look like this:

Our Singer and Musicians :

My favourite Singer of All Time Abdul Salam Kheir Lebanese Supremo
He studied music at the Lebanese Conservatoire, specialising in Mouwashahat (classical Arab song) as a singer and oud player. Internationally renowned with a powerful Mawaal you will love him……

and the rest of our amazing musicians are Egyptian

Gamal Awad on the Org –a much respected Maestro

The incredible Aly Minyawi on theTabla and Req. From a Great Musical Family, I am thrilled to work with him, having known him since he was 7 years old…Part of TMP who featured in March

Wael a virtuouso on the violin, he will melt your hearts

Ibrahim A on the req and tabla The Definitive Band leader is one of the most respected and authoratative if not THE authority of the Musicians Community. Collaborating with him is an enormous privilege for me, and his contribution will greatly enhance our profile.

Planet Egypt has presented all the above (excepting Yasmin) on a number of occasions as part of our usual monthly dance events. They can be seen on our Planetegypt You tube Channel.

Performers:
This time round I chose Daphne whose dancing I always enjoy. On her own she is a one woman show. A talented dancer and comedienne she has an unusual style and is really quite unique! And I thought that I should throw my hat in the ring. I rarely perform at our usual Thursday night shows, remarkably many who attend our nights have no idea that I dance as well!! I manage to dance every 18 months or so, as this time was approaching I grabbed it with both hands and am willing to test my mettle! Again! I did work a lot with nearly all our musicians in Arab communities here in the UK, so I am no stranger to this experience. But this time it's in my world not theirs!

Daphne Pena Influential teachers have been Jillina, Zahra Zuhair, Shareen El Safy, Yasmina of Cairo and Raqia Hassan.  Regular trips to Cairo insure that Daphne's teaching is up to date with modern Egyptian standards and technique.  Coming from a ballet/modern dance and theatrical background, Daphne's style incorporates a western dance and storytelling influence mixed with Egyptian motives. 

Anne White

See video clips of live music we have featured notably
August
September
November
March

Planet Egypt is thrilled to announce we are testing the waters by hosting live music events with the best musicians that we can find.

Our Fans will already know this as part of our usual Thursdays night Showcases -that we have been hosting for over 9 years -we have featured:

Sheikh Taha , Gamal Awad, Louai Al Henawi, Emad Said, Emil Vassili, Hassan Reevis, Hossam Ramzy, Abdul Salam Kheir, The Nile Band, Sheriff, Farouk El Safy , Aly el Minyawi, The Minyawi Project, Nizar Al Issa, Guy Schalom, Josef Alexander, and Khaled Salik    and many others

The Live Music Nights are separate to our usual Thursday nights at Darbucka.
They will be on Friday evening initially at Darbucka - I am aiming for every 2 months, if successful perhaps every month as well as our usual Thursday night monthly shows.

I am only arranging 2 at this stage to gauage demand. So it really is down to the Community whether there is a need for Live Music or not…..

The reason why I am doing this is to try and revive the live music tradition that has almost disappeared or is at select (expensive) venues with 2/3 musicians

Mostly now live music is held at one off events, or in up market resteraunts. I am trying to provide other options……

I don't want this amazing experience to disappear and this is likely as so many clubs have closed down as you well know. Also many famous musicians have died eg Mehe Caire, Samir Bin Yameen, Mostafa Sax, and others have retired/have health issues.

Younger blood is emerging, but the real greats still have a contribution to make..

The events are archived
Friday May 13 th with Nawarra and Shafeek Ibrahim
And Friday July 15 th with Daphne Pena and Anne White

There will be only 2 performances by those whom we feature, the aim is for YOU to experience the joy of dancing to live music, all night long.

If successful then many others will be considered for these performances opportunities and I am devising ideas to give those who are experienced and talented professional and aspiring new comers. But I need to see you there to know that you are interested…..

I hope that we are able to enjoy the support and success that have established us as Number 1 at what we do. I know that I will really enjoy it, and I hope that you will too

Please do not bombard me with requests to perform yet….. Any of you that would like me to post flyers please get in touch.

We are selling tickets at our usual events and by post

Many thanks

Anne White
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