This is What Was Being Played on Egyptian Radios in the 80s

The 1980s marked the golden age of Egyptian pop music, where a new generation of talents dominated the mainstream music scene by blending Western influences and ideas with Eastern pop.

This era saw the rise of iconic artists such as Mohammed Mounir, Amr Diab, Hamid El Shaeri, Ehab Tawfiq, and the band Al Masryeen, who pioneered this innovative fusion. Despite facing rejection from the syndicate and established artists who resisted the change, their music resonated deeply with younger audiences and permeated the culture.

These trailblazers created a vibrant and dynamic pop music landscape that captured the spirit of the times and left an enduring legacy in Egyptian music. We’ve curated a selection of music that was playing on the radio in the 80s varying from the classic Egyptian pop sound to the more modern sound introduced by this new generation of artists.