Wust El-Balad () is an Egyptian

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band, founded in

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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 Hany Adel (; born September 8, 1976) is an Egyptian guitarist, vocalist, and screen actor. He is the founding member of the Arabic language band Wust El-Balad. He has also played supporting roles in a number of contemporary Egyptian films dealin ...

of Wust El-Balad were popular during the

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. 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 * Ahmed Omran – oud and

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–

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and vocals Other members * Adham El-Said – (Vocals). * Mohammed Gamal El-Din – nicknamed Mizo –

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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)

References

External links

* Egyptian rock music groups Musical groups from Cairo Musical groups established in 1999 {{rock-band-stub