Zajel vocal ensemble to perform at Cairo's British Council

Members of Zajel are professional singers, some are graduates of the Cairo Conservatory or the Music Education Faculty in Zamalek, while some have studied Arabic music. A number of them sing with A Cappella Choir operating under the Cairo Opera House. Earlier this year, Zajel released their song titled ‘Motamaredeen’ (‘Rebels’) uploaded to YouTube. The single aimed to support the anti-government ‘Rebel’ (tamarod) campaign with music. Earlier this year, Zajel performed in Limassol, Cyprus as part of the Crossroads 2013 (Singing the Bridges) Festival, along with a number of other choirs from countries including Estonia, Hungary and Lebanon, as well as the Cairo Conservatory Choir from Egypt. Source: Ahram Online