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| Origin | Cairo, Egypt |
| Genres | Soft rock |
| Years active | 1999–present |
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Wust El-Balad (Arabic: وسط البلد) is an Egyptian soft rock band, founded in Cairo in 1999. The band released four albums, the self-titled Wust El-Balad in 2007, Rubabekya in 2011, Karakib in 2014, and Bantalony El Jeans in 2018.
Songs by Hany Adel of Wust El-Balad were popular during the 2011 Egyptian revolution. On 10 January 2011, the band performed four songs during the "Microphone for Alex" solidarity concert, including "Shams El-Nahar" (Morning Sun), "Hela Hop" (Let's Go), and "A'm Mina", as well as "Rubabekya" (Junk), the title track from their second album.
Members
Co-founders
- Ahmed Omran – oud and flute
- Hany Adel – guitar and vocals
Other members
- Adham El-Said – (Vocals).
- Mohammed Gamal El-Din – nicknamed Mizo – percussion and drums
- Ahmed Omer – Bass
- Asaad Nessim – acoustic guitar
- Ehab Abdel-Hameed – nicknamed Bob – percussions
Discography
Albums
- Wust El-Balad (2007)
- Rubabekya (2011)
- Karakib (2014)
References
- "Die Ägyptische Revolution und die Musik". Osterreichische Musikzeitschrift (in German). 2013. Retrieved 25 July 2024 – via EBSCOHost.
- Metwali, Ati (19 March 2011). "The Egyptian Revolution's rhythms". Ahram Online. Retrieved 25 July 2024.
- "Microphone for Alex: A musical show of solidarity". Daily News Egypt. 12 January 2011. Retrieved 25 July 2024.
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