Basem Darwisch

Basem Darwisch باسم درويش is known as an ambassador for Egyptian music in Germany.

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• Cairo steps basem darwisch matthias frey egypt tour 2008
• Nubian groove cairo steps written by basem darwisch
• CD Discography
• Photography
• References

He is known for his jazz harmonies, Arabo Nubian melodies and traditional rhythms plus his subtle improvisation. He is one of the most recommended Egyptian music experts in Europe with his long experience as an oud soloist and as a music consultant for televisions, movies and dramas. Darwisch moved to Germany in 1990 to study Egyptology and ethnology at the University of Heidelberg. During his studies in Germany, he became famous in world music and on the jazz scene. Later he established the band Cairo Steps together with the famous German pianist Matthias Frey.

He worked with Gunter Grass, the German Nobel prize winner in Literature - and with David Orlowsky - Trio Echo prize holder in Opera Frankfurt - Germany. He was chosen by the Austrian conductor Huber to co-operate with the German WDR Choir to perform at Cairo Opera House.

Basem was a member of the Egyptian folklore musicians D'u Nil, Rayes Mitqal El-Qinawi 1990 and the Nubian/Sudanese band Salamat with Salma, Abdel Radi then later Nubian Star with Mohamed Mounir, the Egyptian band Rahalah with Hussam Shakir and Sharkiat with the Grammy winner Fathy Salama.

He worked as a Consultant and a music expert for the German music software company STEINBERG/wizoo for the production of the VST program Darbuka. 'Lothar Krell - Mohamed Zaki / Suat Borazan)

He has also worked as a music consultant for the Arabic News TV channel Al Jazeera 2004 ( Stefan Kahles & Christopher Blaser )

The historical events of the revolution in Egypt added another edge to his music and inspired him to use his music to express the changes and hope for a better future for Egypt.

His goal for concerts & productions is to be used in promoting Egypt and its rich culture around the world.

Basem has played oud in more than 20 CDs & 10 movies and musicals.

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