Feature: How Has Mahraganat Been Established as a Genre in The World of Egyptian Music?
Presenter: Noura & Nora
Delivered: DC on December 15, 2019
Since the early 2000s, the Mahraganat Movement has become the voice of Egyptian youth, addressing censored realities in media and society. This talk explores the defining features of this new sound, its backlash, and its significance.
Sources & Future References
صراع الهامش والمركز.. لماذا تشن الدولة المصرية حربا على المهرجانات؟
محاربة مصر لأغاني المهرجانات تدفع منظمات حقوقية لرفع شعارات: «يحيا الفن المنحط» | عربي بوست
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