Sheikh Mahmoud El Tohamy

The ‘Sheikh of Egyptian chanters’, renowned Inshad master, Sheikh Mahmoud El-Tohamy is known for his ability to mix chanting in classical Arabic with multiple musical cultures, while preserving its originality and distinctive traditional character. He returns to the Festival with the soulful presentation of The Carpenter’s Daughters, which comprises several famous poems in praise of the Prophet Muhammad, Peace Be Upon Him, from Egypt, Sudan, Tunisia, and the Maghreb. The evening will also feature a beautiful performance of Aneen Al Asheq.

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