Wust El-Balad (Arabic: وسط البلد) is an Egyptian soft rock[citation needed] band, founded in Cairo in 1999. The band released four albums, the self-titled Wust El-Balad in 2007, Rubabekya in 2011, Karakib in 2014, and Bantalony El Jeans in 2018.

Songs by Hany Adel of Wust El-Balad were popular during the 2011 Egyptian revolution. On 10 January 2011, the band performed four songs during the "Microphone for Alex" solidarity concert, including "Shams El-Nahar" (Morning Sun), "Hela Hop" (Let's Go), and "A'm Mina", as well as "Rubabekya" (Junk), the title track from their second album.

Members

Co-founders

Other members

  • Adham El-Said – (Vocals).
  • Mohammed Gamal El-Din – nicknamed Mizo – percussion and drums
  • Ahmed Omer – Bass
  • Asaad Nessim – acoustic guitar
  • Ehab Abdel-Hameed – nicknamed Bob – percussions

Discography

Albums

  • Wust El-Balad (2007)
  • Rubabekya (2011)
  • Karakib (2014)

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