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Echoes of Cairo: Reviving Egyptian Music from 1900

Name: Echoes of Cairo: Reviving Egyptian Music from 1900
Start: 2026-09-28
End: 2026-09-29
Location: Doha

Echoes of Cairo: Reviving Egyptian Music from 1900 is a two-day cultural program held in Doha that explores the rich musical heritage of Egypt from the turn of the 20th century. Presented by Lusail Museum Conversations at Georgetown University in Qatar, the event features a panel discussion followed by a live concert performed by the acclaimed ensemble Oxford Maqam.

Date: Sep 28-29, 2026
Location: Doha
Status: Upcoming

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Echoes of Cairo: Reviving Egyptian Music from 1900

Event summary

Highlights

Academic panel discussion on historical shellac record restoration
Live concert of early 20th-century Ottoman Egyptian music
Performances by the ensemble Oxford Maqam using period-accurate techniques

The event begins with a panel discussion featuring ethnomusicologists and musicians who explore the history and technical challenges of reviving forgotten repertoire originally captured on shellac records. This session includes musical extracts and academic insights into the cultural identity and social life of music across the Middle East.

The second day is dedicated to a live concert performance in the university's auditorium. Musicians from Oxford Maqam utilize period recording techniques and traditional instruments, such as the oud and nay flute, to recreate late 19th- and early 20th-century Ottoman Egyptian music. The program is part of the Qatar Creates Talks series, which aims to bridge regional and international perspectives through interdisciplinary cultural dialogue.

Practical details

Location described by the source: Georgetown University in Qatar; thepeninsulaqatar.com
Area for browsing nearby events: Doha

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