The reedy tones of a synthesizer bleed into the soundscape of dissonant electronics. Subsonic bass shakes the earth as metallic percussion comes down like thunder. When the storm breaks, a frantic ...

Egypt has long been a key hub of Arab music and a cultural powerhouse in the Arab world — MOHAMED EL-SHAHED With its catchy beats and in-your-face lyrics, Egypt's hugely popular electro "mahraganat" ...

As they navigate the narrow streets of Cairo, tuk-tuk drivers blast mahraganat from their speakers. The music’s sound is distinctive: the Egyptian ri’ (tambourine) and tabla (drum) are combined with ...

ALEXANDRIA, Egypt — Hamo Bika rose up from the slums of this northern coastal city to become one of Egypt's most popular musicians. He has amassed millions of followers on YouTube and SoundCloud. He ...

Egypt's state-affiliated musicians' union on Sunday announced a temporary ban on electro-beat "mahraganat" singers, the cultural establishment's latest move to crack down on the hugely popular genre.