Donia Massoud Live at DRM

All Donia has to do is step on stage! The “Egyptian Baladi” star takes on a very special character, a style that is best described as “a coquettishness reminiscent of Shadia and Souad Hosni as they were in the 1940s and 1950s.”

Special Formula:Born and bred in Alexandria, Dunia Massoud left for Cairo at the age of 21, alone and independent, to the outrage and chagrin of her family. After a number of experiences on stage, both singing and acting, Massoud began a three-year journey searching for and documenting folk poetry and music. She travelled the length and breadth of the country, from Suez to Upper Egypt, to learn and study the musical repertoires of ordinary people.

On her return, she founded her own independent troupe of musicians, with whom she now tours Europe, Asia and Africa performing Egyptian folkloric songs. She also joined both the Fathi Salama group and Al- Warsha troupe, which gave her a way to be in touch with local audiences

Special Feature:Entrance fee $30.00