Basem Darwisch and Mulo Francel already did a lot of things together. They played joint tours, won a German Jazz Award, played together at the World Youth Congress at the Sinai in front of 5000 people and climbed on the top of Mount Moses ⛰. The most recent thing is their new single „Dialogue“ which is now out on Conteplum .listen to the complete track here :
https://open.spotify.com/album/1YaYnr38ugbdlrCHjh5crt

Dialogue

Dialogue Basem Darwisch & Mulo Francel

listen to the complete track  on cairoSteps YouTube Channel https://youtu.be/umlYASg85gY    and 
https://glm.lnk.to/MalekElMolk

Spotify and Anghami  starting 16 APR 2021 
that is the second collaboration between the famous Sheikh Ehab Younis and Cairo Steps after their successful HIT in 2016 - Malek Al Kadr based on Gnossinne No1 , Basem Darwisch featuring again Sheikh Ehab Younis in a new unique Mix between Gregorian Choir & Sufi Chants / it should help for Healing Meditation and Deep Relaxation the track was live recorded at Alexandria Opera House in December 2019
Cover Design  Ossama Boshra 
recorded by Andrew Dawood  
Mix & Master and extra PADS  Bassem Sobhy 
produced by Basem Darwisch

Diwan cafe

Cairo Steps ft. Sheikh Ehab Younis

Malek El Molk - ملك الملك

Siwa  سيوة LIVE Concert 16-12-2021  at Cairo Opera House 
ft Maestro Nayer Nagui & Cairo Opera Orchestra 
Solos : Huda Abd Elazim : Flute / Basem Darwisch : Oud  
Rami Attallah   Piano
Orchestration : Mohamed Saad basha 
Sound Eng. LIVE Andrew Dawoud 
Mix & Master :  Bassem Sobhy

SIWA

Siwa LIVE with Maestro Nayer Nagui & Cairo Opera Orchestra

"Saphir" is a music project created by Basem Darwisch that combines elements of traditional oriental music with the golden harp. The name "Saphir" is derived from the French word for "sapphire," which is a precious gemstone that is often associated with elegance and beauty. The project aims to bring together the rich cultural heritage of the orient with the timeless beauty of the harp, creating a unique and captivating sound.
The project will feature original compositions that blend traditional oriental instruments such as the oud, and Nay with the harp. The music will be heavily influenced by the traditional music of the Arab world, but will also incorporate elements of jazz, classical, and world music. The goal is to create a sound that is both authentic and contemporary, that can be enjoyed by both traditional music enthusiasts and modern audiences.
Basem Darwisch is a well-known composer, arranger, and producer who has worked with a variety of artists in the Arab world. He has extensive experience in blending traditional and contemporary music styles, and is well-suited to lead this project. The project is expected to be produced and released in a form of album or ep and will be marketed and promoted through a variety of channels including social media, streaming platforms and live performances .
Overall, "Saphir" is an exciting and ambitious music project that has the potential to bring something truly unique and captivating to the world of music. The combination of traditional oriental music and the golden harp is sure to create a sound that is both beautiful and innovative, and that will appeal to a wide range of audiences.

SAPHIR

Music by Evelyn Huber and created by Oriental Spirits meet Golden Harp  combines elements of traditional oriental music with the golden harp. The name "Inward" implies the aim to bring the listener to an inner journey of self-discovery and contemplation, through the blending of traditional oriental instruments and the harp, which is known for its soothing and meditative qualities.

INWARD

Adagio ft. Sheikh Ehab Younis Naiem Redak   
/ Cairo Steps      نَعيمُ رِضَاكَ   الشيخ ايهاب يونس
based on Adagio d'Albinoni
Idea & Concept and Oud: Basem Darwisch 
Percussions: Max Klaas 
Cello: Jan Boshra   
Violins: Maria Voigt & Angelika Löw-Beer 
Duduk: Rageed William 
E-Bass:  Stefan Hergenröder
soprano saxophone: Wolfgang Wittemann 
Oberlin Studios – Nikolaos Rondelies – M’gladbach -Germany
Edited, Mixed & Master: Bassem Sobhy

Adagio ft. Sheikh Ehab Younis Naiem Redak    with Cairo Steps      نَعيمُ رِضَاكَ   الشيخ ايهاب يونس

Cairo Steps
من اول لمسه  محمد منير و كايرو ستيبس

In 2002, “Cairo Steps band” was born through the collaboration of two highly talented and esteemed musicians.
Coming from very different two parts of the world, and different music styles.
Basem Darwisch  from Egypt, and Matthias Frey from Germany. 
They both wanted to introduce a new and unique music production to the younger generations of the Middle East.
The collaboration between the two musicians resulted in collaboration between their music styles also, and the result was a combination between the Egyptian spiritual ethnic music and Jazz music.
The band toured in Egypt and Europe in many different events, inviting musicians and artists from around the world to join them their performances and tours.
During this time, the band was invited to represent Germany in the cultural Institute festivals around Europe and the Middle East.


Min Awal Lamsa من اول لمسه  محمد منير و كايرو ستيبس

Cairo Steps

In 2002, “Cairo Steps band” was born through the collaboration of two highly talented and esteemed musicians.
Coming from very different two parts of the world, and different music styles.
Basem Darwisch  from Egypt, and Matthias Frey from Germany. 
They both wanted to introduce a new and unique music production to the younger generations of the Middle East.
The collaboration between the two musicians resulted in collaboration between their music styles also, and the result was a combination between the Egyptian spiritual ethnic music and Jazz music.
The band toured in Egypt and Europe in many different events, inviting musicians and artists from around the world to join them their performances and tours.
During this time, the band was invited to represent Germany in the cultural Institute festivals around Europe and the Middle East.


08 Alpha Omega

07 Oud Taqsim

04 Triomania

Cairo Steps  ذكريات
Memories 
In 2002, “Cairo Steps band” was born through the collaboration of two highly talented and esteemed musicians.
Coming from very different two parts of the world, and different music styles.
Basem Darwisch  from Egypt, and Matthias Frey from Germany. 
They both wanted to introduce a new and unique music production to the younger generations of the Middle East.
The collaboration between the two musicians resulted in collaboration between their music styles also, and the result was a combination between the Egyptian spiritual ethnic music and Jazz music.
The band toured in Egypt and Europe in many different events, inviting musicians and artists from around the world to join them their performances and tours.
During this time, the band was invited to represent Germany in the cultural Institute festivals around Europe and the Middle East.


Memories ذكريات

Cairo Steps   كايرو ستيبس

This track, composed by Basem Darwisch, draws inspiration from the poem "Let the Days Do What They Want" by Al Imam Al Shafei. Originally intended as the soundtrack for a documentary on Al Imam Al Shafei, Darwisch masterfully blends Coptic and ancient Egyptian elements with Sufi influences, all wrapped in a contemporary style. Renowned for his unique ability to fuse diverse musical genres, Basem Darwisch stands as one of the most celebrated music producers in this eclectic field.  listen to the complete track  https://youtu.be/f0veJZkGW-M?si=U8bis4kX_a0Dh_WZ :
music was arranged by Rafeek Gamal
Nay : John Samy - Kanoun: Ragy Kamal - Cello : Jan Abadier
Percs: Hany Alsawaf -- Cover by the great Ossama Boshra

Al Imam

Basem Darwisch Al Imam Melody

هذا التراك اهداء لروح عازف الايقاع السوداني  الراحل جعفر حرجل
وهو سجل ايقاعات هذا التراك  قبل رحيله --- تسجيل عود وميكساج  باسم صبحي
                                 ماستر  امير محروس
Sax : Wolfgang Wittemann & Guitars - Keys : Ralph Valenteano
Piano : Matthias Frey

Nubian Groove Oud Version

In this episode of *Marassi*,on Monte Carlo Radio  Misha Khalil welcomes the Egyptian oud player and composer Basem Darwisch, the founder of Cairo Steps. The band has brilliantly bridged the gap between East and West with its unique musical fusion. By blending authentic Egyptian heritage with Western styles like jazz, classical, and experimental music, Cairo Steps has gained remarkable recognition in European and global music scenes.في هذه الحلقة من مراسي، تستقبل ميشا خليل عازف العود والمؤلف الموسيقي المصري باسم درويش، مؤسس فرقة كايرو ستيبس، التي نجحت في مد جسور فنية بين الشرق والغرب من خلال مزيج موسيقي فريد. تأسست الفرقة على رؤية تجمع بين التراث المصري الأصيل وألوان موسيقية غربية، مثل الجاز والموسيقى الكلاسيكية والتجريبية، ما جعلها تحظى باهتمام واسع في الأوساط الموسيقية الأوروبية والعالمية.يتحدث باسم درويش عن رحلته مع كايرو ستيبس، ودور الفرقة في تقديم الموسيقى المصرية في قالب عصري يجعلها أقرب إلى الجمهور الغربي، مع الحفاظ على جوهرها الروحي والتقليدي. كما يتناول الإصدار الأخير للفرقة "لما قسى قلبي", الذي يجمع بين صوت الشيخ إيهاب يونس وأداء الممثل والمغني هاني عادل، في تجربة موسيقية تجسد روح البحث والتجديد التي تميز أعمال الفرقة.

ولا يخلو الحوار من الحديث عن التعاون مع رباعي كوادرو نويفو، إحدى الفرق الألمانية الأكثر شهرة في الساحة الموسيقية المعاصرة، حيث يستعرض باسم درويش كيف أثمرت هذه الشراكة عن مشاريع موسيقية مزجت بين العود الشرقي والنغم الغربي في تآلف متناغم.
حلقة تأخذنا في رحلة عبر الألحان والأنغام، حيث الموسيقى تصبح لغة عالمية تعبر الحدود وتصل إلى القلوب.
إعداد:
ميشا خليل

Monte Carlo Radio Interview with Basem Darwisch 31MAR2025

This is egypt , the mixed rhythms & voices  of muslims and christians 
Je Nai Nan جي ناي نان 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KoPJHzJ8mo8
  ارحمنا    لحن قبطي قديم  - توزيع  كايرو ستيبس 
مونيكا جورج - بيتر غطاس - مروة ناجي - علي الهلباوي
من حفل المولد و  الميلاد بدار الاوبرا المصريه - ٢٠ ديسمبر ٢٠١٥
Cairo Steps featuring the angelic voice Monika George and Peter Ghattas with Marwa Nagy and Ali Elhelbawi  presenting ancient Coptic Hymns "Je Nai Nan" at the Cairo Opera House Main Hall in El Moled Wal Milad Celebration on December 20th, 2015
كايرو ستبس تقدم مونيكا جورج و بيتر غطاس وبمشاركه الفنانه مروة ناجي  والفنان المنشد علي الهلباوي 
 في اللحن القبطي  ارحمنا  في دار أوبرا القاهرة المسرح الكبير في احتفالية المولد والميلاد, 20 ديسمبر , 2015 
جي ناي نان
افنوتي افيوت بي بانطوكراتور
جي ناي نان
افنوتي بين سوتير
جي ناي نان
 افنوتي اووه ناي نان كيرياليسون


Cairo Steps 
Basem Darwisch (oud, band leader)
Sebastian Müller-Schrobsdorff (piano, musical director)
Wolfgang Wittemann (saxophone)
Rageed William (duduk, nay)
Stefan Hergenröder (bass guitar, Chapman-stick)
Max Klaas (percussion)
Ragy Kamal (kanoun)
Hany Alsawaf (req, tabla)
Jan Boshra Strings Ensemble: Jan Boshra (cello), Emad Azmy (violin), Shereen Azmy (violin), Amir Akhnoukh (violin), 

guest soloists:
Matthias Frey : Piano 
Marwa Nagy (vocals)
Ali Elhelbawi (vocals)
Monika George & Peter Ghattas (vocals)
Prof. Ines Abdeldaiiem (flute)
Dr. Wessam Amin (oboe)
Sound: 
Mafdy Thabet     Supervisor Sound Eng.
Ahmed Abdelkader   Stage Monitoring 
Sound Mixing & Mastering Post Production 
Salvation Studio 
Andrew Dawood
fine & auto tuning 
Shery Shokry 
 
Lighting :  Yasser Shalaan
Decoration : Mahmoud Haggag 
Director : Dr Abdalla Saad 

Management by Sawt music 
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Cairo Steps feat Monika George in Je Nai Nan جي ناي نان  - ارحمنا -

Mariam م ر ي م
 باسم درويش
مع مونيكا جورج - بيتر غطاس
من حفل المولد و  الميلاد بدار الاوبرا المصريه - ٢٠ ديسمبر ٢٠١٥
Cairo Steps featuring Monika George and Peter Ghattas 
Cairo Steps 
arranged by  : Basem Darwisch (oud, band leader)
Wolfgang Wittemann (saxophone)
Rageed William (duduk, nay)
Stefan Hergenröder (bass guitar, Chapman-stick)
Max Klaas (percussion)
Ragy Kamal (kanoun)
Hany Alsawaf (req, tabla)
Jan Boshra (cello), Emad Azmy (violin), Shereen Azmy (violin), Amir Akhnoukh (violin), 
Sound Mixing & Mastering Post Production  Salvation Studio 
Andrew Dawood
fine & auto tuning 
Shery Shokry 
Foto : Ossam Boshra 
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Cairo Steps Coptic Songs-Mariam م ر ي م

LIVE Concert at Cairo Opera House 20-12-2015
Basem Darwisch  Oud  - Sebastian Müller-Schrobsforff  Piano
Rageed William   Duduk  - Max Klaas  Percussions 
Wolfgang Wittemann  Saxophone  - Stefan Hergenröder Bass
https://youtu.be/PlN6CKaW7vQ?list=PL6KaYDsPmLXKytatH4SO0jiXxFqPQRR8_

Cairo Steps feat Gnossienne  Erik Satie LIVE

Basem Darwisch ( Oud )& Matthias Frey ( Piano )feat Marwa Nagy 
( Beredak  برضاك) LIVE Concert at Cairo Opera House 20 Deember 2015 
Rageed William Duduk 
Max Klaas  Percussions
Hani Al Sawaf  Req 
Stefan Hergenröder Bass
Sebastian Müller- Schrobsdorff   Keys
Wolfgang Wittemann  Saxophone
Mafdy Thabet   Sound Engineer
Ahmed AbdelKader   Stage Monitoring Engineer
Andrew Dawood     TV Air Mix 
https://youtu.be/mVKEA4ychb4
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مروة ناجي في برضاك يا خالقى بتوزيع حديث كايرو ستيبس
  ماتياس فراي و باسم درويش
تسجيل حي من حفل المولد والميلاد بدار الاوبرا المصرية ٢٠ ديسمبر ١٥
 كلمات بيرم التونسي  ألحان زكريا أحمد 
برضاك يا خالقى لا رغبتى ورضاى
خلقت صوتى ويدك صورت اعضائى
برضاك يا خالقى لا رغبتى ورضاى
خلقت صوتى ويدك صورت اعضائى
ابلغ بقصدى يا ربى مقصدى ومناى
لما اناديك لما اناديك لما اناديك ولما تستمع شكواى

Cairo Steps feat Marwa Nagy ( Beredak  برضاك) LIVE Concert مروة ناجي

علي الهلباوي  في ارابيسكان مع كايرو ستيبس
  الحان و عود  باسم درويش
 اشعارابن الفارض زدني بفرطِ الحبِّ
https://youtu.be/2z2u0i1dC2c
Cairo Steps featuring  Ali ElHelbawi in Arabiskan vocal version 
 at the Cairo Opera House Main Hall in El Moled Wal Milad Celebration on December 20th, 2015
 دار أوبرا القاهرة المسرح الكبير في احتفالية المولد والميلاد, 20 ديسمبر , 2015
Basem Darwisch (oud, band leader)
Matthias Frey : Piano Solo
Wolfgang Wittemann (saxophone)
Rageed William (nay)
Stefan Hergenröder (bass guitar, Chapman-stick)
Max Klaas (percussion)
Ragy Kamal (kanoun)
Hany Alsawaf (req, tabla)
Jan Boshra Strings Ensemble: Jan Boshra (cello), Emad Azmy (violin), Shereen Azmy (violin), Amir Akhnoukh (violin), 
sound: 
Mafdy Thabet 
Ahmed Abdelkader
Andrew Dawood
زدني بفرطِ الحبِّ فيكَ تحيُّراً	وارحمْ حشى ً بلظي هواكَ تسعَّراً
وإذا سألتكَ أنْ أراكَ حقيقة ً	فاسمَحْ، ولا تجعلْ جوابي:لن تَرَى

Cairo Steps Arabiskan LIVE علي الهلباوي  في ارابيسكان - زدني بفرطِ الحبِّ مع كايرو ستيبس

LIVE Concert at Cairo Opera House 20-12-2015  

موسيقي  بكره  كايرو ستيبس
تاليف  باسم درويش
صولو  : قانون   راجي كمال /بيانو   سباستيان موللر / شيللو  جان بشري 
Basem Darwisch (oud, band leader)
Sebastian Müller-Schrobsdorff (piano, musical director)
Wolfgang Wittemann (saxophone)
Rageed William (duduk, nay)
Stefan Hergenröder (bass guitar, Chapman-stick)
Max Klaas (percussion)
Ragy Kamal (kanoun)
Hany Alsawaf (req, tabla)
Jan Boshra Strings Ensemble: Jan Boshra (cello), Emad Azmy (violin), Shereen Azmy (violin), Amir Akhnoukh (violin), 
sound: 
Mafdy Thabet 
Ahmed Abdelkader
Andrew Dawood
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Cairo Steps Bokra - LIVE at Cairo Opera House  بكره  - كايرو ستيبس

 (محمد منير مع كايرو ستيبس ( مدد 
في دار أوبرا القاهرة المسرح الكبير 
 في احتفالية المولد والميلاد, 20 ديسمبر2015
with Guests  مع مروة ناجي و علي الهلباوي
Dr. Ines Abdeldaiem Flute 
Matthias Frey   Solo Piano 
Dr. Wessam Amin Oboe
https://www.facebook.com/cairosteps/videos/422022447921785
Backing Vocals ( Marwa Nagy & Ali El Helbawi ) 
Cairo Steps : 
Basem Darwisch (oud, band leader)
Sebastian Müller-Schrobsdorff (piano, musical director)
Wolfgang Wittemann (saxophone)
Rageed William (duduk, nay)
Stefan Hergenröder (bass guitar, Chapman-stick)
Max Klaas (percussion)
Hany Alsawaf  ( Duff )
Ragy Kamal  ( Kanoun )
Jan Boshra Strings Ensemble: Jan Boshra (cello), Emad Azmy (violin), Shereen Azmy (violin), Amir Akhnoukh (violin), 
sound: 
Dream Studios Cairo ( Mafdy Thabet Crew )Live Recording 
Mafdy Thabet House Mixing 
Ahmed Abdelkader Stage Monitoring 
Andrew Dawood mixed for TV 
Lighting : Yasser Shalaan
Decoration : Mahmoud Haggag 
Director : Dr Abdalla Saad 
TV Director Asma hann
Post Production 
Salvation Studio Cairo 
mixed and mastered Andrew Dawood
Fine Tuning Shery Shokry 
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Maadad محمد منير - مدد  - مع كايرو ستيبس LIVE Concert

مروة ناجي في برضاك - كايرو ستيبس
( Beredak برضاك) LIVE Concert at AxiCa Berlin 
Basem Darwisch  Oud  
Rageed William Duduk 
Ragy Kamal Kanoun 
Max Klaas Percussions
Hani Al Sawaf Req 
Stefan Hergenröder Bass
Sebastian Müller- Schrobsdorff Keys
Sebastian Borkowski  Bass Clr.

mixed by Bassem Sobhy 

Berlin  Concert مروة ناجي في برضاك - كايرو ستيبس  حفل برلين ٢٠١٦

الشيخ ايهاب يونس - يامالك القدر (صوفي) - كايرو ستيبس - المولد والميلاد
Gnossienne No.1 Orginal music Erik Satie
Arrangements and Idea  Basem Darwisch / Cairo Steps
Cairo Steps feat Sheikh Ihab Younis
Oud : Basem Darwisch / Duduk : Rageed William / Percussions : Max Klaas & Hany Al Sawaf / Kanoun : Ragy Kamal

Cairo Steps - Feat. Sheik Ehab Younis - Live 18.12.16 Cairo Opera House

live Concert on  18.12.16 Cairo Opera House
https://youtu.be/pKk79w-lTBA
arrangements and Idea Cairo Steps
Cairo Steps feat Monika George  , Peter Ghattas , Ali El Helbawi & 
first time : Sheikh Ihab Younis
Geust of Honor : Dr. Inas Abdeldaiem   Flute 

Basem Darwisch Oud 
Sebastian Borkowski Sax 
Sebastian Müller Schrobsdorff Piano & Conducting
Rageed William Duduk 
Stefan Hergenröder Bass 
Ragy Kamal Kanoun
Max Klaas & Hani Alsawaf Percussions 
Strings Jan Boshra / Emad Azmy / Shereen Azmy / Ahmed Tarek / Amir Akhnoukh / Maria Voigt / Angelika Loew Beer
Dr. Wessam Amin  Oboe 
Sound Eng Mafdy Thabet 
Mix / Master Sebastian Müller Schrobsdorff

sufiJazz

Cairo Steps - Je Nai Nan / Monika George, Peter Ghattas , Sheikh Ehab Younis & Ali El Helbawi

Spirits 2  from the Sound Track Seven to One
  Basem Darwisch & Matthias Frey
Piano Matthias Frey 
Oud Basem Darwisch 
Percussions Max Klaas 
E-Bass Stefan Hergenroeder 
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Spirits 2  - from the Sound Track Seven to One

Oud  Basem Darwisch  
Piano  Matthias Frey

Nostalgie -  from the sound track seven to one

Sansibar / YouTube https://youtu.be/3VeYAiN4Qu4
Itunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/sansibar/1277963561?i=1277964114
LIVE Concert at Cairo Opera House on 17 December 2017 
composed by Basem Darwisch  (OUD)
Rageed William   Nay
Max Klaas  Percussions
Stefan Hergenröder  E-Bass
Ragy Kamal      Kanoun 
Wolfgang Wittemann   Saxophone
Jan Boshra Strings ensemble

Sansibar - Cairo Steps - Live 17.12.17 - Cairo Opera House

Cairo Steps offering unreleased tracks in this channel helping their fans to relax and get some meditation in those days 
Cairo Steps featuring  soloists :
Basem Darwisch : Oud

OUD mood of the day by Basem Darwisch       باسم درويش

Rageed William is member of Cairo Steps since 2006

Nay mood of the day

Duduk mood of the day

Cairo Steps collaboration with the Algerian singer Souad Massi in April 2017
arranged by Cairo Steps 
Strings Arrangements : Jan Boshra 
Basem Darwisch  Oud   Solo 
Emad Azmy  Violin Solo 
Wael El Sayed Accordion  Solo 
Max Klaas Percussions 
Stefan Hergenröder  E-Bass
Rageed William  Nay

Cairo Steps ft. Souad Massi  LIVE غير انت 2017

Elahi (feat. Ali El Helbawy) - Diwan Cafe
Listen to the music: glm.lnk.to/Elahi
https://play.anghami.com/artist/7774211?fbclid=IwAR0EUXPC-F3YGd6ogsMBnfV44cAe3-mLxOHwaUJTrYrZuHJcALG2p6StsCs
The idea of Diwan Cafe : 
كايرو ستيبس Cairo Steps band members in Germany and Egypt could not see each other during the lockdown and could only meet virtually ...
Therefore they opened a virtual cafe where they meet every Friday to exchange ideas, thoughts and news between the two countries. At the end of the meeting, one of the soloists played music alone on his instrument...
These recordings were so beautiful and served as documentation of the Corona time for the band. This gave Basem Darwisch the idea to publish these solo moments. They are solo instrument performances with a one take one-time recording without any improvements, so that it remains authentic...
Diwan Cafe is meant to inspire the audience to think and meditate. 
Listen to the music: glm.lnk.to/Elahi
Cover Design by Ossama Boshra 
Sound Eng.  Bassem Sobhy

Diwan Cafe

02-10-2020

Diwan Cafe ft. ALI EL HELBAWY   علي الهلباوي-  الهي

Kanoun : Ragy Kamal
Pads & sound Eng : Bassem Sobhy
Cover Design : Ossama Boshra
Produced by : Basem Darwisch
Label : GLM music Germany
The idea of ​​Diwan Cafe: Cairo Steps band members in DE and Egypt could not see each other during the lockdown and only meet virtually.

That is why they have opened a virtual cafe where you can meet every Friday and exchange ideas, thoughts and news between the two countries. At the end of the meeting, one of the soloists was playing music alone on his instrument ...

These recordings were so beautiful and served as documentation of the Corona time for the band. That gave Basem Darwisch the idea to publish these solo moments. They are solo instrument appearances with a one-take recording without any improvements, so that it remains authentic.

Diwan Cafe aims to stimulate the audience to reflect and meditate.

06-11-2020

Diwan Cafe ft. Ragy Kamal  Egyptian Kanoun

listen to the complete track on 
https://youtu.be/V9BiQx4vpe4
https://www.glm.de/category/diwan-cafe/
https://open.spotify.com/artist/2vply...
https://music.apple.com/us/artist/cai...
https://music.amazon.com/artists/B08J...
https://play.anghami.com/artist/1106511
https://glm.lnk.to/ElZaitoun
Nay: John Sami 
Pads & sound Eng : Bassem Sobhy 
Cover Design : Ossama Boshra 
Produced by : Basem Darwisch 
Label : GLM music Germany 
The idea of ​​Diwan Cafe: Cairo Steps band members in DE and Egypt could not see each other during the lockdown and only meet virtually.

That is why they have opened a virtual cafe where you can meet every Friday and exchange ideas, thoughts and news between the two countries. At the end of the meeting, one of the soloists was playing music alone on his instrument ...

These recordings were so beautiful and served as documentation of the Corona time for the band. That gave Basem Darwisch the idea to publish these solo moments. They are solo instrument appearances with a one-take recording without any improvements, so that it remains authentic.

Diwan Cafe aims to stimulate the audience to reflect and meditate.

Diwan Cafe Ft John Sami Egyptian Nay

German Jazz Award 2018 for the Album Flying Carpet together with Quadro Nuevo
Building Bridges between cultures and to send an indirect message to the audience, creating an positive image about the Egyptian Culture Heritage was the reason why Basem Darwisch founded the German/Egyptian Band Cairo Steps in 2003 .
Cairo Steps merges and combines traditional Egyptian and oriental grooves with modern jazz and classics , using vocal inserts with old Arabic poems . it is a mix between improvisation, classical music and contemporary sounds. The music is influenced by spiritual ethnic music as well as European music traditions and alternates between strong unison rhythms, virtuoso solos and meditative soundscapes. The result is a unique music style and an exciting blend of various cultures
Basem could manage to make Cairo Steps plays the role of the umbrella that has all of the different musical genres and experiences merged together all the way from spiritual chants to modern classics with their own flavor and to pursues the vision of crossing cultural, political and religious borders and building bridges between the occident and the orient. Basem Darwisch’s Vision is to present the audience with a tense spiritual musical experience as language that can help them transcend over their earthly matters and to use the concert to create an atmosphere of tolerance and acceptance of other and different cultures advocating the motto “Music is the bonding force” 
His Vision is also to leave an positive impression about the Egyptian culture heritage through short speeches , visuals and introductions during Cairo Steps concerts in Europe in very well known opera houses and theaters e.g. : Elbphilharmonie Hamburg, Philharmonie Berlin, Alte Oper Frankfurt, Prinzregententheater München, Theaterhaus Stuttgart  , Kuwait , Abou Dhabi and Cairo Opera House etc.
discography:
2017 „Flying Carpet“ – Cairo Steps & Quadro Nuevo (album)
2017 „Gnossienne No. 1“ feat. Sheikh Ehab Younis (single)
2014 „Arabiskan“ (album)
2004 „Oud Lounge“ (album)
contact : management@cairosteps.com
https://www.facebook.com/cairosteps/
videography:
2017/04 „Ikarus’ Dream“ - Cairo Steps & Quadro Nuevo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-DTbh_wSys
2017/03 „Flying Carpet“ - Cairo Steps & Quadro Nuevo https://youtu.be/Va8WqXDm7Mo
2017/01 „Gnossienne No. 1“ – Cairo Steps feat. Sheikh Ehab Younis (more than 2,1 Mio. facebook views and 500.000 youtube views) https://youtu.be/FOpblB88D18
2015/02 „Sultan“ – Cairo Steps https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xG0Dnz5fhVY

productions:
2015/12 Mohamed Mounir - „Ana Mennek Etaalemt“ 
(#1 Egypt single charts, more than 6 Mio. youtube views) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2WamOKFaCo

https://www.youtube.com/c/CairoStepsofficial
https://vimeo.com/cairosteps

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