Photograpgher: Ahmed Al Saaty
About Youssra
Youssra El Hawary is a singer-songwriter, composer, multi-instrumentalist, and sound designer. A prominent figure in Cairo’s downtown music scene, Hawary has led a band since 2011 and collaborated with a wide range of artists. Often remembered as "the rebel accordionist who turned storytelling into song. She made a breakthrough early in her career with the 2012 hit “El Soor” and toured internationally following the release of her acclaimed debut album, No’oum Nasyeen. (2017)
Since 2020, she has contributed sound design and audio mixes for short films, performances and art installations. Hawary has also spent these years growing in her development and practice as an artist through an ongoing process of studying, learning, and researching. Her forthcoming EP, Taraddud, marks her first experience as a producer and her first time without a fixed formation of her band. The three-song release combines field recordings of Cairo with original arrangements and lyrics, creating a bittersweet portrait of the city.
Since 2020, she has contributed sound design and audio mixes for short films, performances and art installations. Hawary has also spent these years growing in her development and practice as an artist through an ongoing process of studying, learning, and researching. Her forthcoming EP, Taraddud, marks her first experience as a producer and her first time without a fixed formation of her band. The three-song release combines field recordings of Cairo with original arrangements and lyrics, creating a bittersweet portrait of the city.
Music
Projects
Do You Know What Happened Last Year?
Installation - Tamer El Said & Youssra El Hawary
Sound Designer, Video Artist
Factory Girl
Long Feature Film - Mohamed Khan
Ending Credits Song
The Choir Project - Mashroua Chorale 2010-2019
Workshops & Performances - Salam Yousry
Founding member, Co-facilitator, Accordionist
Al Tamye 2006-2011
Theater Troupe - Salam Yousry
Actor, Singer