#metal music
For years, Egypt's music industry has always been largely supported and produced by the government. From the likes of Abdel Halimm to Um Kulthum, who were key players in promoting nationhood and "al musiqa al arabiyya" (Arabic music) to achieve soft power in the Arab region, music no longer came to symbolise art, but a symbol of the nation. While it is true that all arts are largely shaped by a society's culture and identity, many forget that art should…
