
Wandering Minds
Different Forms of Underground Art
The most commonly known forms of underground art in Egypt are graffiti and music. These are the types of underground art that has risen remarkably after the uprisings in January. However, there are other forms of underground art which host real young talents and great potentials as well. This photo gallery is an attempt to expose some of the hidden underground art throughout the streets of Cairo. It shows some forms of underground art such as theater, film making, dancing, graffiti and music.
![]() ShadyShady is a musician who has been playing and writing music for 12 years now. He sings in English and recently he has started singing in Arabic as well. | ![]() Khayal Music BandKhayal is a music band who has been playing for five years now. Mohab and Ezz are the two vocalists and guitar players in this band. | ![]() WOW"This one is just following your passion, flying without any restrictions nor chains" said Dina Saadi, a 23 years old graffiti artist who is supporting the evolving "WOMEN ON WALLS UNCHAINED" campaign. |
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![]() Nagham Salah OthmanNagham is a young full time dancer, choreographer and a coach. Her next show will take place on Tuesday the 7th of April. | ![]() Nagham OthmanNagham specializes in contemporary dance, hip hop and African dance. She rehearses in Rawabet Theater. | ![]() Karim HanafyKarim is a 38-year-old film director. He started his career with directing a short film called "Fat Al Ma'ad". Then, he directed a long movie called "Bab Al Wada'". |
![]() Mirette MechailMirette Mechail is a young choreographer and the founder of No Point Perspective Dance Theater. | ![]() Mirette MechailMirette Mechail has been a professional contemporary dancer for over 13 years. | ![]() Mirette MechailMirette Mechail now holds dancing workshops for beginners, non-dancers and professionals. |
This audio feature is about "The types of Dancing in Egypt" from traditional to contemporary dancing. Two different dancers expressed their views about dancing and it represents some of the controversial opinions about it.