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Yasmina, sometimes known as 'The English Rose of Cairo', has over
twenty-five years of experience in the field of Egyptian oriental dance as a
performer, teacher and choreographer. Originally from the UK she spent many
years travelling and dancing her way around the Middle East before settling in
Cairo in 1995. Here she performed for many years with her orchestra, becoming
one of the city's best-loved dancers. Cairo is still Yasmina's home, where she
hosts dancers and dance groups from around the world and provides services
ranging from accommodation, choreography, training and coaching in oriental
dance, to publicity photography and music production.
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Tel: +2012-7465185
Email: yasmina@yasminaofcairo.com
Web Site: www.yasminaofcairo.com
You can reach us on Facebook !
Facebook contact: Yasmina Cairo |
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CD / DVD / Video |
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Yasmina’s music CD’s and performance
videos (also available on DVD) each represent a collaborative effort between
herself and her ensemble (orchestra, singers and in some cases folkloric
dancers), to express the ‘Cairo dance experience’. The videos are
unique in conveying the true atmosphere of a live show in Cairo, with most
sections recorded at weddings or in the nightclub. The CD’s feature music
and songs specially chosen for dance lovers to either listen or perform to,
and, for performers, they include all the elements you need to put together a
complete show.
CD's
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'El Warda'
('The Rose')
'El Warda' ('The Rose') is so titled after Yasmina's press name: 'The English
Rose of Cairo', and represents a team effort by herself, the unique talents of
Nader Zakaria and Mounir Abdel Aziz of Merryland Studios Heliopolis, and
singers Safaa Farid and Ahmed Alaa, among others. Yasmina says: 'After the
success of 'Aheb Masr' producing something even better was always going to be
difficult - but I am satisfied that we have risen to the challenge! I am really
excited about this CD, which has a developed and sophisticated sound, depth of
feeling and mix of music to satisfy even the most demanding dancer.' 'El Warda'
contains newly-composed opening music, a baladi tableau of old songs with a
gorgeous nostalgic feel, a high-energy Saeedi tableau and modern catchy shaabi
song (both original compositions), three classical Egyptian songs with
beautiful vocals, a unique drum solo with instrumentation, and a specially
composed piece of modern reggaeton fusion. Definitely something for everyone.
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'Aheb Masr!'
('I Love Egypt!)
An irresistible mix of music and songs with high quality production values and
three original compositions. Opening music, unique tribute to Samia Gamal, both
composed by Reda Saad, and pop baladi with a twist, by Mounir Abdel-Aziz. Also
favourite classics 'Ala Hizboadad' and 'Ala Rimsh Eyounha.', complete Nubian
cocktail with an African drum solo, and a funky shaabi number, 'Agibni Kulak.'
This is the most ambitious of Yasmina's CD's so far, and features the vocal
talents of five singers, each adding a different, very Egyptian flavour. Sleeve
notes contain all the song lyrics translated to English. |
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Heya di
Yasmina
A popular high quality studio recording, Heya di Yasmina (This is Yasmina)
features original opening music by composer Reda Saad, and the talents of one
of Cairos top percussionists, Negm. It contains a mix of classical, Saeedi and
baladi songs, a unique tabla solo, and instrumental as well as vocal pieces.
All the song lyrics have been translated into English. |
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Layali
Yasmina
Recorded in the studio but mostly with Yasminas complete live band, this CD
retains an immediate feel and includes opening music, both classical and
lighter songs, and a baladi tableau made famous by legendary Egyptian dancer
Naima Akef. Also a traditional baladi and drum solo of appropriate length for a
live performance. Layali Yasmina is on re-release after selling out completely:
the new version contains an extra bonus track featuring a medley of popular
Ahmed Adaweya shaabi songs. |
DVD's / Video
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'Journey of
Desire: A Foreign Dancer in Cairo'
Full-length documentary feature, running 1 hour 40 minutes, directed by Sara
Farouk, and produced by Yasmina. A mixture of interviews, personal and archive
footage, documentary footage, the film also includes six performance
'video-clips' shot on location, illustrating different aspects of Egyptian
dance and music, as well as Yasmina's own personal story of how she came to
Cairo and survived eight years of performing there. It includes contributions
from numerous names in the world of oriental dance, including Dina, Raqia
Hassan, Beatta and Horacio Cifuentes, Morocco, Dr. Mo Gedowi, dancers Asmahan,
Katia, Nour, Diana Tarkhan, and many others. (See news and events section for
review and more information.) |
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Yasmina Live
in Cairo Vol 1
Recorded live at the Cairo Meridien Heliopolis (both in the nightclub and the
ballroom), this performance video contains solo performances of the opening
music and some songs available on the CD Layali Yasmina. It also features seven
costume changes, two tableaux and a drum solo. It runs at just over 60 minutes.
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Yasmina Live
in Cairo Vol 2
Recorded live at a variety of venues, this is another chance to see Yasmina and
her orchestra in action, this time featuring a series of tableaux in which she
interacts with her additional dancers. It contains Eskanderani, Saeedi, Baladi,
Raks Shamadan (candelabra) and Awalim styles. Kicking off with opening music,
it finishes with a drum solo duet with ace sagat player Sayed. Volume Two
contains nine costume changes and runs at just over 60 minutes. |
Farha Tour Sydney November 2008 DVD now available from:
www.ameraspalace.com
A full account of the Farha Tour with photos of all the artists:
www.farhatour.com.au.com
The Farha Tour 2006
The Farha 2006 DVD featuring Yasmina, Randa Kamel, Kazafy, Sayed Amar, Safaa
Farid, Hebba and the Fer'et el Negoum Band from Cairo. To order, check the
Farida Dance website.
JOURNEY OF DESIRE: A FOREIGN DANCER IN CAIRO
In association with Farida Dance, Yasmina has written and produced this
full-length part documentary, part performance film, directed by Sara
Farouk.
‘Stills from dance sequence Asal wa Suka’. Photos by Sherif Sonbol
Yasmina says:
“This film begins with my own personal journey through ten years of
dancing in Cairo, and endeavours to answer the question I have been so
frequently asked: why would a well-educated middle class western woman, living
in comfort and surrounded by family and friends, chose to give up all that and
become a dancer in Cairo? To become part of a profession that in the Middle
East is not considered respectable, to live in an alien culture, to struggle
through a maze of beaurocratic impediments, linguistic misunderstandings and
physical and artistic challenges – just to perform on a Cairo nightclub
stage?
“It includes a mix of footage documenting the ‘Cairo
experience’, and although it is seen through my eyes, I think many dancers
the world over will be able to find things in it they recognize and identify
with. Although ‘Journey of Desire’ is a low budget production, the
makers have had the advantage and luxury of time and inside knowledge to put
this film together. It has no outside agenda, no axe to grind, and is made by
and for lovers of Egyptian dance.”
Order now from the following distributors:
www.faridadance.com
www.ameraspalace.com.au
www.dahlal.com
www.hollywoodmusiccenter.com
Read reviews and
Yasmina's article on the making of the film
| ‘Stills from dance sequence Asal wa Suka’ Photos by Sherif Sonbol
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‘Saeedi dance sequence on location. Photo by Claude Stemelin |
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