Ela Mataa?

BUY ALBUM

About

Ali Omar El-Farouk is an Egyptian/Canadian guitarist and oud player based between Cairo and Montreal. He is an active performer, teacher and composer with a professional career spanning more than two and a half decades which includes performances in Egypt, Canada, U.S.A., Turkey, Spain, Italy, Thailand, and cruise ships touring the Bahamas and the British Isles. His versatile musical vocabulary is a result of his privileged exposure to both eastern and western cultures. He spent years studying jazz music, traditional Arabic/Middle-Eastern music, flamenco music, and western classical music.

He has worked in jazz groups, rock/blues/pop bands, all the way to Middle Eastern and flamenco ensembles. His performances include the Festival Du Monde Arabe, Festival Nuits D’Afrique, Montréal/Nouvelles Musiques Festival, and Festival Sefarad in Montreal, the Feria del Libro Festival in Spain, as well as the Manial Palace Festival, the Jazz Mania Festival, and the Cairo Jazz Festival in Cairo.

His first album ‘Ela Mataa?’ was recorded in Montreal and released in 2019. He holds a Licentiate degree in Jazz Performance from McGill University’s Schulich School of Music, one of Canada’s top music institutes, and a Bachelor’s degree with Distinction in Jazz Studies from Concordia University in Montreal.  He is as passionate about performing live as he as about teaching music and he teaches music at his own studio and online.

He was the 2022 recipient of the ’Friends of Manial Palace Museum Association’ award in Egypt, which was presented to him by His Highness Prince Abbas Hilmi and the great classical pianist maestro Ramzi Yassa.

'Ela Mataa?' Album Trailer

Concerts

Gala De Danza Presented By GEM Experience

Gala De Danza Presented By GEM Experience

(UTC+03) (UTC+03)

The Grand Egyptian Museum, X4VF+V38, Cairo - Alexandria Desert Rd, Kafr Nassar, Al Haram, Giza Governorate 3513203, Giza

Gala de Danza presented by GEM Experience, is an extraordinary celebration of Dance, Music, and Art, bringing together internationally acclaimed artists alongside the next generation of exceptional talent. The evening features distinguished performers from the Royal Ballet, Dutch National Ballet, and MAGICLAB, alongside acclaimed musicians and immersive artistic experiences.

In a powerful celebration of cultural exchange and artistic legacy, more than 100 youth performers from local schools across Egypt will share the stage with these world-renowned artists. The stage is set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Grand Egyptian Museum and the Great Pyramids of Giza. Please visit our website for more detailed information.

-Doors open 7:00 PM -Doors close 8:45 PM -Event Starts: 9:00 PM -Late Entry will not be permitted -Dress Code: Formal Attire

To learn more about Gala de Danza Cairo cast, venue and production visit the website: GALADEDANZA.COM

Get tickets
Share
View on Google Maps
View previous events