Singer Reham Abdel Hakim is preparing for a new artistic experience outside Egypt by holding her first-ever concert in the United States under the title “Hona El Qahera – Here Is Cairo,” in an evening that brings together authentic Egyptian tarab and classic songs that have remained deeply connected to Egyptian and Arab audiences. 🎶✨
The evening is scheduled to take place on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. at The Grand Theater, where Reham Abdel Hakim will perform a selection of songs from the golden era of Arabic music and classic Egyptian repertoire, offering the U.S. audience an experience inspired by Egypt’s rich musical heritage.
Reham Abdel Hakim’s First U.S. Concert
The upcoming concert represents a new milestone in Reham Abdel Hakim’s career, particularly because it marks her first meeting with an audience in the United States, giving the evening special significance on the artistic level.
During the concert, Reham is expected to perform a selection of classic and tarab songs that suit the nature of the evening and its title, “Hona El Qahera,” highlighting Egypt’s musical identity and bringing a taste of Cairo’s artistic atmosphere to audiences abroad.
The concert comes as part of evenings dedicated to celebrating Egyptian music and the songs of the golden era, with Reham Abdel Hakim’s voice serving as a central element of the experience thanks to her long association with classic and tarab repertoire.
Celebrating Egyptian Music and the Golden Era
“Hona El Qahera” carries a distinctly Egyptian character, with Reham Abdel Hakim meeting her audience in the United States through a selection of songs that represent an important part of Egypt’s musical history.
Reham’s artistic experience is distinguished by her ability to perform classic repertoire while preserving its artistic value and presenting it with a style suited to contemporary concert settings. ⭐
Tarab and classic songs are expected to form a major part of the concert’s program, giving audiences an opportunity to enjoy works associated with some of the most important names in the history of Arab music and singing.
Reham Abdel Hakim at the Citadel Festival
The U.S. concert follows Reham Abdel Hakim’s recent participation in the 34th edition of the Citadel Festival for Music and Singing, where she performed alongside a musical ensemble led by maestro Dr. Mohamed El-Mogy.
Reham opened her set at the festival with “Alf Leila We Leila” by legendary singer Om Kalthoum, receiving strong interaction from the audience and continuing her presence at events dedicated to tarab and classical Arabic music.
Her consecutive appearances at various musical events reflect her continued presence on the singing scene, particularly at occasions that provide space for traditional tarab and works that have left a lasting mark on Egyptian music.
An Artistic Journey That Began at an Early Age
Reham Abdel Hakim has an artistic career that began during her childhood. She first appeared on the stage of the Egyptian Opera House when she was only 12 years old, beginning a long journey in the world of singing and live performances.
Over the years, Reham continued to perform concerts in Egypt and abroad and received several awards and honors in recognition of her artistic career and her ability to perform classic and tarab styles.
Her name has also become closely associated with the works of legendary singer Om Kalthoum, as she has performed several of the icon’s most famous songs at different concerts and occasions, making this repertoire one of the defining features of her artistic experience.
Reham’s connection to Om Kalthoum has not been limited to singing. She also portrayed the legendary singer during her childhood years in the television series “Om Kalthoum” in 1999, an experience that further established her artistic presence from an early stage.
A New Milestone in Reham Abdel Hakim’s Career
The “Hona El Qahera – Here Is Cairo” concert represents another important step in Reham Abdel Hakim’s artistic journey, particularly as her tarab experience reaches a new audience in the United States.
📢 As the concert date approaches, Egyptian and Arab communities in the United States are looking forward to the evening, which promises to showcase Reham Abdel Hakim’s voice and the songs of the golden era in a distinctly Egyptian atmosphere while introducing the spirit of authentic tarab to a new audience.
