Ramy Essam Honored with Freemuse Award for Free Musical Expression

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Ramy Essam performing at Tahrir Square in January 2011. (Photo: Mark LeVine)

Ramy Essam performing at Tahrir Square in January 2011. (Photo: Mark LeVine)

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The Freemuse Award for free musical expression goes to Ramy Essam, “the singer of the revolution.” His song “Irhal” galvanized the crowds at Tahrir Square. The World’s Marco Werman speaks with Essam.

Ramy Essam’s “Bread, Freedom”

Ramy Essam, impromptu performance of “Irhal,” the song of the revolution. Irhal means “leave.”

Ramy Essam after he was beaten up by military officers.

Ramy Essam after he was beaten up by military officers.

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2 comments for “Ramy Essam Honored with Freemuse Award for Free Musical Expression”

  • Anonymous

    PRI folks, do you know where I could purchase a CD by Ramy Essam?

  • Anonymous

    PRI folks, do you know where I could purchase a CD by Ramy Essam?