ARTIST 2026

A LEGACY THAT STILL ECHOES. ✨ She Arts Festival presents a special Tribute to Hany Shenouda, celebrating the life, innovation, and lasting musical legacy of one of Egypt’s most influential composers, arrangers, and musicians. From founding Al Massrieen and reshaping Egyptian music with psychedelic rock, funk, disco, and electronic sounds, to discovering and shaping the […]

WHEN TRADITION MEETS THE ATMOSPHERIC. ✨ Tarneem Etman is part of a new generation of Egyptian musicians reshaping the indie-Arab sound through a deeply personal musical language. A multi-instrumentalist, singer, and independent producer, Tarneem brings together the rich sound of Middle Eastern strings with atmospheric electronic production and indie-pop sensibilities. At the heart of her

Where memory meets the present, and heritage finds a new voice. 🎶Tala Tourgane is a Syrian-Algerian singer, songwriter, and composer whose music reflects the meeting point between her Levantine and Maghrebi roots. Growing up in an artistic family, music has always been an essential part of her identity, shaping a sound that carries both the

A myth reborn through movement, power, and the female experience. ✨Story of Hera — Egypt is a contemporary dance and physical theatre performance that draws on mythological imagery to explore complex feminine archetypes, power, and emotional survival.Choreographed and directed by Egyptian artist Shahenda Bahgat (Shahenda Gouhar), the production brings together modern dance, physical theatre, and

A sound of Upper Egypt, carried by a woman who changed the story. 🇪🇬✨ Safa Al Helaly — Egypt, hailing from Sohag in Upper Egypt, is a pioneering folk musician and singer known as the “Lady of the Rababa.” She holds the historic distinction of being the first professional female rababa player in Egypt, entering

hen music becomes a language beyond sight. 🇪🇬✨ Orchestra El Noor W El Amal — Egypt stands as one of the most extraordinary musical ensembles in the world: a Cairo-based chamber orchestra composed entirely of blind female musicians, performing both Western classical and classical Arabic music. Meaning “Light and Hope,” the orchestra grew from the

A voice carrying generations of Romani tradition to the world. 🇭🇺✨Mónika Lakatos — Hungary is a world-renowned Oláh Romani singer whose artistry is deeply rooted in the vocal traditions, oral history, and cultural heritage of the Roma people.Born in Budapest into an Oláh Roma family, Mónika grew up singing within her community before gaining international

From the Czech Republic to Cairo, Mirka Novak brings a soulful sound without borders to She Arts. 🎶A versatile vocalist, performer, songwriter, and vocal coach, Mirka Novak moves effortlessly between jazz, funk, R&B, soul, and world music. Her musical journey has taken her across Europe and the United States, where she has performed at renowned

A voice steeped in the golden age of Egyptian song. 🇪🇬✨Marwa Nagy — Egypt is celebrated for a powerful vocal style rooted in tarab and the rich tradition of classical Arabic music. As a vocalist and actress, she has become known for preserving the spirit of Egypt’s musical heritage while bringing its emotional intensity to

From Indonesia, INIS brings a fearless voice shaped by chaos, imagination, and the freedom to create. INIS, the artistic name of Indonesian singer-songwriter Iin Nur Indah Sahib, has carved out her own space between indie pop, alternative rock, and electro-rock. After first gaining recognition through X Factor Indonesia, she chose an independent path—one defined by

A new generation of Arab music, connecting cultures through sound. 🎶Ghaliaa is a Syrian-born, UAE-based singer-songwriter, composer, multi-instrumentalist, and record producer whose music moves between Arabic and English, blending elements of R&B, indie pop, and jazz.Recognized as a Forbes 30 Under 30 MENA honoree, Ghaliaa has released multiple albums and expanded her artistry into film

Two voices. One friendship. A world of music between them. Farah El Dibany and Nesma Mahgoub bring together two powerful musical worlds, connected by a lifelong friendship and a shared Egyptian heritage. From the international opera stage to pop, rock, musical theatre, and oriental fusion, their artistry takes different paths—but meets in extraordinary harmony. Farah’s

Two pianists. One piano. A whole new world of sound. 🎶EYRIE is a Japan-based keyboard duo formed by pianists Eiko Suzuki and Rina Kohmoto, bringing a strikingly unconventional approach to instrumental music. Performing simultaneously on a single piano while standing, the duo combines acoustic piano with synthesizers, synth bass, and Rina’s signature keytar, joined by

From the heart of Mizoram, Evenflow brings the blues to Cairo. 🎶 Established in 2008, Evenflow is a pioneering blues band from Mizoram and the region’s only traditional blues band, with roots deeply embedded in the genre. Their soulful performances have taken them across Northeast India, building a devoted audience and earning the band recognition

Where the sounds of the Polish-Belarusian borderland meet the pulse of electronic music. 🎶DUALITY is a Polish duo formed by Daria Butskaya (Hajda Banda) on violin and white-voice singing, and Spacepierre (Beltaine, Krzikopa) on drums, keyboards, and electronics. Born from a desire to transform their diverse musical experiences into a new, bipolar form, the duo

Where folk roots, contemporary jazz, and fearless experimentation meet. 🎶 Costanza Alegiani is an Italian jazz singer, composer, lyricist, and music educator whose distinctive voice explores the space between traditional folk music, contemporary jazz, and avant-garde sound experimentation. In 2017, she founded the Folkways Trio with tenor saxophonist Marcello Allulli and double bassist Riccardo Gola.

From the heart of Portugal to Cairo, Beatriz Felício brings the timeless soul of fado to She Arts. 🎶 With her distinctive voice and increasingly commanding stage presence, Beatriz Felício is emerging as one of the brightest talents in contemporary fado. Her journey has taken her to prestigious stages across Portugal and internationally, including the