Musical Comedy in Egypt: A Dance between Song and Joke

Documentary length:

15:40 (without credits)

16:20 (with credits)

This audio documentary aims to give listeners an insight on the developing musical comedy scene in Egypt. It focuses on two main performers but there are references to other comedians and opinions about the scene. 

Safi Talks Body Fat

My first interview segment is with Ahmed Safi, one half of the musical comedy duo, High on Body Fat. His band are well known in the Egyptian underground music scene having played countless concerts locally as well as several internationally. This first interview segment is an introduction to him as a musician and comedian.

Photo: Adam Awad