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Author Archive | Sahra C. Kent

16

Aug
Sayid-152

#152 Sayid Henkesh Part 1

This interview with Sayid Henkesh took place at a kahwah on Mohamed Ali street, on the same block as his family’s Henkesh music store. It was noisy with traffic, the […]

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19

Feb
Sayid-150

Sayid Henkesh #150

Part one of Sayid TV interview. The Henkesh family was known to be both excellent musicians and famous wedding entertainment organizers. In addition, Sayid Henkesh was also a musician in […]

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24

Dec
403 Ahmed Awedony -Kaff- part 2

#403 Ahmed Awedony “Kaff” part 2

This was a fun interview. We had had the good fortune of being in Aswan during “Journey through Egypt-4” study/tour on the dates that coincided with preparations for he Abu […]

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16

Dec
402 Ahmed Awedony -Kaff- part 1

#402 Ahmed Awedony “Kaff” part 1

After viewing the “Kaff” performed by the Aswan Saqafa I had many questions. The first question I asked several people was; is this Kaff Nubi or Kaff Sa’idi? All answered […]

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27

Nov
Aswan Saqafa Kaf #401

Aswan Saqafa Kaf #401

One of the dances performed by the Aswan Saqafa / Aswan Culture Palace / Aswan Governorate Troupe is the “Kaff” (also can be spelled “Kaf”). Kaff refers to the palm […]

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