#tapes
It’s approximately 5:35 PM on a hot summer day in Egypt’s July: pink and orange hues emanate from the setting sun, a long day at the beach is over, and the group of friends make their way back to their chalet. After an 8-hour beach day, a friend shouts, “play Side A, Track 1.” ‘Awedouni,’ (They Taught Me) by Amr Diab plays in the background on the cassette, and life feels good. Before the vast array of streaming services, social…
