Muslim, Coptic, Nubian...Yes, I am all that Al-Ahram Weekly18 - 24 September 2008 Ana Masri bandAna Masri (I am Egyptian) is the name of both a song and a fairly new musical band. New, but famous enough to draw an audience of hundreds to their Ramadan concert in the British Council Garden in Agouza, adorned for the occasion with brightly-coloured lights and khayamiya. Formed in 2005, Ana Masri is a very Egyptian band whose songs and Christian music reflect the distinctive national character and ensure its special identity. Most of the band's songs are written by the group's founder, Ihab Abdu. Almost half of Ana Masri's members are professional musicians, while a few are amateurs and, as such, possess a freshness that makes their music sound more spontaneous and entertaining. Unlike many bands that consist of four to five members, the number of musicians in this group is quite large: four or five musicians and ten or so singers. They sing with great enthusiasm and w...
