Music Magic

 Music has been my playmate, my lover and my crying towel.” Buffy Sainte-Marie Throughout our lives, the most important events are often marked with a memorable song whether it be the first dance at a wedding, the first nursery rhyme learnt by a child, or a graduation song that reflects an end and a beginning. We all have that song that lifts our spirits, another one that breaks our heart and one that simply gets us through the day. To celebrate one of the few things that bring this whole world together, Egypt Today is dedicating a whole issue to music. To first understand our influence, check out et’s staff picks that guides you through a diverse selection of songs and artists that are likely to be playing all over our newsroom. After digging through our personal iPod libraries, we introduce to you two up and coming local underground bands, Digla and Digital Monkeys, who we recommend should also be added to your musical selection. Starting off locally, and now making their way on international grounds, read all about our pioneering DJ’s Aly & Fila’s fantastic music career and how their songs have topped the international charts. We also shed light on hip-hop and dance music’s growing popularity in Egypt. Finally, Nogoum FM held their first awards ceremony – the first in the Arab region to be based solely on the listeners’ choices -  and etgives you the lowdown on the event.