Black Theama music band – Photo: Fragment from promotional material on event’s official Facebook pageCAIRO – 5 December 2017: Egyptian band Black Theama will be performing at El-Sawy Culture Wheel on December 14, concluding their performances of the year.The group’s name “Black Theama” (Black Theme) represents their approach to their music.A three-member independent group formed in 2004, the band is comprised of Amir Salah El-Din, Ahmed Bahr, and Mohamed Abdo, who have collaborted in joint performances with other bands and musicians, according to the event’s official page.Singing in Egyptian colloquial Arabic, Black Theama produces politically charged music originating from Egyptian roots such as Nubian rhythms and other African-influenced sounds including R&B, hip hop, jazz, blues, funk, and reggae, and their songs are sung in Egyptian colloquial Arabic.The group has previously stated that they do not want to simply present a Nubianapproach on music, but to create an authentic expression of their identity as southerners and black Egyptians, and introduce characteristics of Egyptian society through their lyrics and music.Black Theama works with a small budget, and their projects are funded by their loyal fanbase. Remaining independent, the group attempts to distance itself from mainstream commercial music while staying connected with its audience. Most of their songs are performed live and not released commercially. Their latest and second album, “Baniadmeen” (Human Beings), was released in 2015.

Source: Egypt Today December 05, 2017 13:07 UTC