Sharayet El Disco: Egyptian Disco & Boogie Cassettes 1982-1992 is a remarkable compilation that unearths a hidden chapter of music history, bringing together rare disco and boogie tracks from Cairo's vibrant cassette culture of the 1980s. Curated by Egyptian DJ Disco Arabesquo from his extensive personal cassette collection, this set showcases artists like Simone, Al Massrieen, and Ammar El Sherei — voices that defined a distinctly Egyptian strain of funk and groove during that era.
What makes this collection so captivating is how it captures the infectious energy of Egyptian disco on its own terms, blending the universal language of funk and boogie with the rich melodic and rhythmic traditions of the Arab world. Many of these tracks had never been heard outside of their original cassette pressings, making this compilation a genuine rediscovery — a journey into a funky, sun-drenched Cairo soundscape that feels both thrillingly unfamiliar and immediately irresistible.
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- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Wewantsounds
- Genre: Soul & Funk, Folk, World, & Country
- Release Date: 06/03/2022
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TRACKS
A1. Tany Tany
A2. Genoun El Disco
A3. Merci
A4. Donia El Arkam
A5. Eklib El Sheriet
B1. Hezeny
B2. Mahsobko Endes (El Arwam)
B3. Youm Wi Lilah
B4. Ana Alby Har Nar
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