Saturday, June 2, 2012

Music of The Poor And Misfortunate In Egypt


The poor of any given nation have their own from of arts, music takes a different purpose, making them feel good about themselves and the terrible circumstances they are living under. Local singers do not have to bring any new music, they use demos and other tunes. What they offer is rich lyrics that condemn the injustice and all the wrongs in their life.

One of those voices who is cashing in on this genera--not a new one by any mean, is Abd El Hady El Agooz whose album had many victimization songs. Check out the track below, called the message. About a guy who seeks commiseration with anybody he sees. Patience gets sick of them because such people are too patient. Such language makes people feel like heroes.

I like the topic raised by the song, where the strong robs the weak, and where the orphans do not have anyone stepping up to take care of them. Again this is a very long track more than 8 minutes, it's about broken dreams and hope. I have to confess that Abd El Hady El Agooz's voice is pretty good. I have heard so many terrible voices before, but El Agooz delivers a solid track. It might be helped by the high quality production of the album and the chorus. El Agooz is a local celebrity as he appears in many street festivals, block parties and weddings where the pay is adequate.  

Abd El Hady El Agooz - Ressalah / عبد الهادي العجوز - رسالة

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