Throughout Egypt’s critical moments, artists have always been primed to step in and create an alternative reality for the people. Subsequent to the Egyptian revolution in 2011, the music scene in Egypt has remarkably changed. Independent music has been on the rise since 2011 onwards, and those who, once, used to be underground musicians are now known regionally. Independent musicians have come to light, presenting new, divergent music that takes over the music scene. With the feelings of freedom surging with the revolution that primarily called for “Bread, Freedom, and Social Justice”, alternative music also engaged with the revolutionary sentiments. Having targeted youth in Tahrir Square, Egyptian underground bands managed to cultivate a wide base of an audience that continues to grow. Additionally, Egypt’s social and political problems have acquired their share of the music scene and notably contributed to its growth. Here are a few songs that allowed the music to take the lead to point out massive issues when all other attempts to point them out failed. Education Ya Hanah (“How Lucky”) has been one of the most creative songs that tackled the problem of education in Egypt. Hamza Namira wasn’t…
