The Egyptian Centre for Culture and Art has its base in a 1930's corner building and live music performances take place in a smallish (capacity 80 max) but double height room with a balcony. The acoustics are extraordinary and the atmosphere intimate. We saw a vibrant and inspiring performance of 'zar' ritual music by the Mazaher ensemble and afterward we shared a refreshing khakadee (hibiscus) drink with the tamboura player, who was 87!

1 Saad Zaghloul St. El Dawaween 11461 Cairo
+202 2792 0878
www.egyptmusic.org

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This is an amazing oasis in Giza, just off the road to Sakkara Pyramid, containing unbelievable tapestries and batiks. It is the most genuine place I have visited in Egypt, with real art and crafts and none of this cheap rubbish you find in a lot of other places. Visitors must be careful as there are no less than twenty imitation shops and centres on the main road, but when you reach this place in Harania you will know. It's in a 10-acre lush, green area and has beautiful architecture.

Ramses Wissa Wassef Art Centre, Harania Village, Sakkara Road.
Tel : +20 2 381 5746
www.wissa-wassef-arts.com

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