Laughter in the Dark: Egypt to the Tune of Change

What can hip-hop tell us about Egypt today? A decade ago, millions of Egyptians took to the...
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Author: Yasmine El Rashidi
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Laughter in the Dark: Egypt to the Tune of Change by El Rashidi, Yasmine

Laughter in the Dark: Egypt to the Tune of Change

CHF 21.07

Laughter in the Dark: Egypt to the Tune of Change

CHF 21.07
Author: Yasmine El Rashidi
Format: Paperback
Language: English
What can hip-hop tell us about Egypt today?


A decade ago, millions of Egyptians took to the streets in a people-led revolution that captivated the world's attention and sent ripples across the Middle East. But the so-called "Arab Spring" quickly faded, and a return to the status quo-of authoritarian rule--was cemented. What happened to the energy and desire for change?


In Egypt, the answer lies in its youth, who comprise the bulk of the country's fast-growing 106 million citizens. Sixty percent of the population is under the age of twenty-five, and their world views are very much influenced by social media: TikTok is their primary language and medium of choice. Music is their means of expression--in particular, a thriving hip-hop scene known as mahraganat. This music has given voice to deep dissatisfaction with the Egyptian state and the overall conditions of Egyptian society and culture. Could this be the start of a force for change? Laughter in the Dark is a riveting portrait of a country that is being transformed, for good or bad, by the rise of a fresh youth culture.

Author: Yasmine El Rashidi
Publisher: Columbia Global Reports
Published: 07/11/2023
Pages: 111
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.26lbs
Size: 7.40h x 4.90w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9798987053508


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 05/01/2023
Publishers Weekly 05/08/2023

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