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One of CEDEJ’s main areas of interest is music, culture, and society. In this section, you will find news, events, and publications that engage with the social, cultural, economic, and political dimensions of music in Egypt.

The “Music in Egypt Working Group” is an informal network of students and early career scholars currently doing research into different aspects of music in Egypt. Bringing together researchers from various disciplines, including anthropology, (ethno)musicology, and cultural studies, it offers a space to discuss ideas and fieldwork challenges, and to share resources. Members include CEDEJ fellows Dalia Ibraheem, Amr Abdelrahim, and Sophie Frankford. If you wish to join the working group, please send a letter of interest to Dalia Ibraheem and Sophie Frankford.

ASWAT is a series of musical meetings and performances exploring a range of musical practices in and around Egypt. Each concert is preceded by an academic presentation and offers an opportunity to look into the historical, religious, and social aspects of Egyptian music.

ASWAT is supported by CEDEJ, IFAO, and the French Institute in Egypt. It is curated by Kawkab Tawfik.