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Algerian raï legend Cheb Khaled joined Palestinian-Algerian rapper and singer Saint Levant for surprise guest appearances during his Afandi World Tour stop at Paris’ Zénith. The pair performed Khaled’s iconic 1996 hit ‘Aïcha’, making for a full-circle moment, before sharing with the crowd that his brother was named Khaled after the raï legend, whose music and legacy have long been admired by his family.

Mohamed Mounir recalls one of his favorite interactions with a fan during a conversation with broadcaster Gamal El Shaer, directed by filmmaker Gameel El Maghazi. Recorded backstage at the Stars 91 Festival in 1991, the interview captures Mounir in the early years of his career, speaking candidly about his artistic views, travels, and relationships with audiences and fellow musicians. The interview is part of a wider archive of standalone television conversations directed by El Maghazi, featuring prominent figures from Egyptian arts, literature, and politics, including Adel Imam, Fouad El Mohandes, Farid Shawky, Farouk El Fishawy, Amr Diab, Mohamed Hamaki, Sayed Mekawy, Sanaa Gamil, Zouzou Nabil, Amina Rizk, Yousra, Ihsan Abdel Quddous, and Naguib Mahfouz.

Raï legend Cheb Khaled celebrated 50 years in music with a special anniversary concert “Hier, Aujourd’hui, Demain” which translates to “Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow” at the Dôme de Paris in the city’s 15th arrondissement. Backed by the Paris One World Orchestra, conducted by Farid Aouameur, Khaled looked back on five decades performing some of his best-known tracks, including ‘Aïcha’, ‘Didi’, and ‘C’est la vie’. 🎥 Sarah Kai

Live from Dr Alfons’s performance at The Tap West Halloween Party, where the masked DJ and producer dropped his fan favorite ‘Cigara’. 🎥 @waraelmazzika

Hollywood actor and activist Mark Ruffalo made a surprise video appearance at Macklemore’s benefit concert in Dublin on October 26, calling for a free Palestine and equality worldwide. Addressing thousands of attendees, Ruffalo urged the rapper and the audience to keep pushing for Palestinian rights, declaring, “There will be no peace until there’s equality. Keep fighting the good fight.”

From Wegz’s first European tour with his live band, where the Egyptian rapper waved the Egyptian flag while running across the stage and performing his old-school track ‘3afareet El Asphalt’ in London’s Islington Assembly Hall.

From Wegz’s first European tour with his live band, where the Egyptian rapper waved the Egyptian flag while running across the stage and performing his old-school track ‘3afareet El Asphalt’ in London’s Islington Assembly Hall. 📸: nourhenien

From Amr Diab’s concert at The Venue in El Gouna on October 22, where the Egyptian pop star performed tracks from his latest album during the closing week of the 9th edition of the El Gouna Film Festival. The invite-only event brought Orange PREMIER members together, with Amr Diab performing live at the event organised by Venture in collaboration with Orange Egypt.

The music was loud, the Pyramids lit up, and Visa brought its own energy to Starlight Festival. Across two days, Visa’s booth kept festivalgoers in on the action, with @eventhouseegypt bringing the experience to life and keeping every detail running smoothly. Hit play for a little of that festival rush.

After teasing the song on TikTok, Nasser finally performs the unreleased track live while opening for Tul8te at Al Manara Arena as part of Tul8te’s world tour. 🎥 @waraelmazzika