Join us as we celebrate World Music Day with a special cultural journey into the heart of Arabic music. In this webinar, we’ll be joined by Ali Kamel, an expert Arabic language teacher, to explore how Arabic music evolved across centuries—shaped by tradition, enriched by innovation, and influenced by both Eastern and Western cultures.
In this session, Ali Kamel will take us on a journey through time—highlighting iconic figures, cultural milestones, and the powerful role music plays as a universal language and a bridge between cultures.
Webinar Highlights:
- The Spirit of a Nation – How music reflects the soul of Arab civilization and preserves its cultural identity.
- The Evolution of Arabic Music – A look at key stages in the development of Arabic music, from classical forms to contemporary styles.
- Legends of Arabic Music – A tribute to the timeless icons:
- Umm Kulthum – Kawkab Al-Sharq (Star of the East)
- Mohamed Abdel Wahab – Mousiqar Al-Ajyal (Composer of Generations)
- Abdel Halim Hafez – Al-Andaleeb Al-Asmar (The Dark-Skinned Nightingale)
- East and West: A Musical Dialogue – How Arabic and Western music have influenced each other, creating new styles and enriching global sounds.
- Music as a Universal Language – Exploring how music fosters cultural understanding and builds bridges between peoples and traditions.
Guest Speaker Bio:
Ali Kamel is a seasoned educator specializing in teaching Arabic to non-native speakers. He holds a degree in Arabic Language from the Faculty of Arts in 2001, having studied at both Alexandria University and Tanta University, and earned a Postgraduate Diploma in Education from Alexandria University in 2013.
In addition to his expertise in Arabic, Ali has a strong linguistic background—he studied Italian, English, and German in Alexandria, and pursued French language studies at the University of Nice Sophia Antipolis in France.
Ali began his career in 2007 and has since built extensive experience in the field of Arabic language education. He previously served as an Arabic instructor at Sciences Po – Menton in France and also taught Arabic to a diplomat from the Principality of Monaco.
With his deep understanding of language and culture, Ali brings a unique perspective to the intersection of Arabic language and music—making him the perfect speaker for this World Music Day celebration.
Webinar Details:
- Guest Speaker: Ali Kamel
- Date: June 29, 2025
- Time: 7 PM Cairo Time (GMT+03)
- Language: Arabic (MSA)
- Cost: Free
- Duration: 1 hour
Whether you’re a music lover, a student of Arabic, or simply curious about how culture and sound intertwine, this webinar offers an inspiring look at how Arabic music continues to connect hearts across borders.
Let the music speak—join us for an unforgettable celebration of World Music Day.
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