Join us for the first evening of Sheikh Imam’s songs in Freiburg. Following their widespread popularity and success in Cairo, Alexandria, Tunis, Paris, Berlin, Frankfurt, Stuttgart, and elsewhere.
Sheikh Imam is considered one of the most prominent figures in social and political songwriting in the history of Egypt and Arabic song- writing. He met the Egyptian poet Ahmed Fouad Negm in 1962, and together they formed an artistic and political duo that lasted for more than thirty years.
After the defeat of June 1967, the duo became famous for their bold songs criticizing the authorities and defending the poor and the working class, such as: “Build Your Palaces,” “Che Guevara Is Dead,” and “Egypt, Oh Bahiya.” These songs led to their imprisonment and detention on several occasions. In the mid-1980s, they received invitations to perform in France and other European and Arab countries, and their tours there were a huge success.
Participants in the evening will receive the song lyrics in Arabic, translated into English, and written in the Latin alphabet. The event is open to the public, admission is free, and we welcome any voluntary contributions to support the evenings.
Music & performance by: Amir & Kahla.
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