Nile Vibes: Ancient Roots, Modern Grooves
Dive into the enchanting world of Egyptian instrumental music with Music in-Takht, the Bay Area’s premier Egyptian heritage ensemble!Journey through the sounds of Egyptian classical music to modern contemporary Egyptian grooves in a night of mesmerizing melodies. Bonus: YOU become part of the show! Sing along with the band during an interactive segment—lyrics are ready for you at Music in-Takht’s webpage. Whether you’re a culture lover or just craving unique vibes, this concert is your ticket to an unforgettable experience of Egypt’s rich musical tapestry—past, and present. Come catch the vibes!
انغمسوا في عالم الموسيقى الآلية المصرية الساحرة مع ميوزيك إن تاكت!
انطلقوا في رحلة عبر أنغام الموسيقى المصرية الكلاسيكية وصولاً إلى الإيقاعات المصرية الحديثة في ليلة من الألحان الآسرة. والمفاجأة؟ أنتم جزء من العرض! شاركوا بالغناء مع الفرقة في نهاية العرض في فقرة تفاعلية مميزة. سواء كنت عاشقًا للثقافة أو تبحث عن أجواء فريدة، هذا الحفل هو بوابتك إلى تجربة لا تُنسى تجسد غنى الموسيقى المصرية بماضيها وحاضرها.
Music in-Takht
Founded by Egyptian violinist Basma Edrees, Music in-Takht is an instrumental ensemble dedicated to sharing and preserving Egyptian musical heritage within the San Francisco Bay Area. The ensemble’s name, Music in-Takht, is a playful homophone that carries deep meaning. While it sounds like “Music intact,” symbolizing the preservation of music at its finest, it’s actually inspired by the word takht—the traditional ensemble of classical instrumentalists in Egypt and across the Arab speaking world. The ensemble members are devoted musicians who value the mission of this ensemble and with humility, hard work and confidence in their abilities they take on the responsibility of being amongst the “Keepers” of Egyptian musical culture within the San Francisco Bay Area.
Music Director: Basma Edrees
Oud: Matthew Wright
Nay: Seif Ibrahim
Egyptian percussion and Drumset: Mohamed Abdelradi
Egyptian percussion: Loay Dahbour
Bass: Ernesto Mazar Kindelan
Keyboards: Daniel Filip
More details, performer bios, and tickets online through SFIAF
Saturday, May 4 at 6:30pm
CMC Concert Hall
$20–$28
Tickets
CMC is proud to host performances in the 2025 San Francisco International Arts Festival April 30–May 11, 2025. The Festival brings together a global community of innovative artists and audiences through projects that foster exchange across cultures all throughout the Mission District. Join us in the Concert Hall and check out the full festival lineup here.