Uploaded July 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Join Karim Nagi as he shares a lesson in rhythm from his native country, Egypt. Focusing specifically on music from the south of Egypt, Karim will have you clapping, drumming, and singing along in no time. Through this video, you can experience a piece of Karim’s cultural heritage that brings life and spirit to many celebrations and popular southern Egyptian music.
Karim Nagi (he/him) is a native Egyptian immigrant to the USA specializing in traditional Arab music and dance. He studied with primary sources for decades, and has become an established teaching artist and culture bearer. His Arabiqa program has visited over 400 schools across the country. His goal is to share the beauty of Arab culture, dispel stereotypes, and create interpersonal harmony among people of different cultures. For more information, visit: karimnagi.com/.
Explore more of the Teaching Artists Present collection at kennedy-center.org/teachingartistspresent
Join Karim Nagi as he shares a lesson in rhythm from his native country, Egypt. Focusing specifically on music from the south of Egypt, Karim will have you clapping, drumming, and singing along in no time. Through this video, you can experience a piece of Karim’s cultural heritage that brings life and spirit to many celebrations and popular southern Egyptian music.
Karim Nagi (he/him) is a native Egyptian immigrant to the USA specializing in traditional Arab music and dance. He studied with primary sources for decades, and has become an established teaching artist and culture bearer. His Arabiqa program has visited over 400 schools across the country. His goal is to share the beauty of Arab culture, dispel stereotypes, and create interpersonal harmony among people of different cultures. For more information, visit: karimnagi.com/.
Explore more of the Teaching Artists Present collection at kennedy-center.org/teachingartistspresent
