DJ Basbousa

10/27/2024

Super grateful for the Maryland Governor Comission on Middle Eastern Affairs’ recognition and for the celebration of our culture 🙏🏼 🧿 Also thank you for curing my homesickness with some delicious Egyptian Koshari 🥲♥️

09/23/2024

Maryland will not be the same…
Uniting Maryland’s Middle Easterns Through the Arts Celebration on
Sunday, October 27 from 1:00 to 4:00 pm in Howard County Community College.
Mark your calendars。Free entrance!

Speakers renowned painter Helen Zughaib, actor & singer Shereen Ahmed.
Film Director & Producer Alex Kronomer
poet RASHIN KHEIRIYEH and more, enjoy food from Koshary Corner, entertainment by DJ Basbousa.

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09/23/2024

Join us for a special screening of The Last Sky, a critically acclaimed independent documentary directed by Nicholas Hanna, on October 9th from 7:00 to 9:00 PM at Busboys and Poets, 450 K Street. This is a free event but registration is required for capacity.

This hard-hitting film sheds light on the ongoing genocide in Gaza and the war between Israel and Hezbollah. Shot in Occupied Palestine and Lebanon, The Last Sky provides a crucial perspective on the struggles of Palestinian refugees in Lebanon, a narrative often overlooked by mainstream media.

The event will also feature a Q&A session with the director, Nicholas Hanna. Don’t miss this important opportunity for dialogue and reflection. For more please visit . Link in Bio!

08/06/2024

In parallel to our Arab art bazaar, the DC Arab culture festival will feature amazing performances as well! So thrilled to introduce our amazing performers; .mohamed one of the most sought after percussionists in Palestine and the Middle East, “Music Without Borders” a vibrant collective of musicians dedicated to celebrating the rich and diverse musical traditions of the Arab world, and myself spinning some Dabke, Arab pop and house! Can’t wait to see you. Thanks to and , this is free event and no registration needed 🧿✨

08/02/2024

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The DC Arab Culture Festival is a vibrant celebration of Arab and Arab American heritage. It aims to create a safe space for communal solidarity through Art. The festival will feature an Art Bazaar

07/18/2024

We’re ecstatic to have the as an exhibitor showcasing the rich tapestry of Palestinian heritage at the DC Arab Culture Festival on August 9th at in partnership with 🧿✨🇸🇩

07/10/2024

We’re thrilled to announce the second edition of the DC Arab Culture Festival in partnership with and ✨ The DC Arab Culture Festival is a vibrant celebration of Arab and Arab American heritage. It aims to create a safe space for communal solidarity through Art. The festival will feature an Art Bazaar and musical performances, showcasing the rich tapestry of Arab and Middle Eastern cultural experiences in DC. The event is free, link for registration will be posted soon!

05/20/2024

You know about our pyramids but do you know about our music? DJ Basbousa & DJ AMRA are bringing the Cairo nightlife vibe to DC !

On one floor, DJ Basbousa’s set will flow from remixes of traditional Egyptian songs, pop, trap, and Mahraganat, layered with some Levantine and North African sounds!

On the next floor, AMRA will be spinning some soul grooving Arab house!

🎟️ are way limited, don’t sit on it. Check the bio.

04/24/2024

AFI is pleased to support Egyptian rocker Ramy Essam's return to the US! Through our pro bono legal services program, Ramy secured his visa for upcoming US performances: on 4/28 at Black Cat DC in Washington D.C, with special guest DJ Basbousa, and at Mercury Lounge in New York City on 4/30, with support from DIN NYC.

Rock artist and human rights defender Ramy Essam is considered to be one of the loudest voices from the Egyptian Revolution. His resilient journey from the hub of the Egyptian revolution to international stages has included viral hits and awards as well as moments of struggle. With his background in being the voice of the streets of his country, Ramy today stands for social justice and human rights worldwide.

Ramy's latest release, Metgharabiin (Outsiders) was released in 2023. The project is an electronic rock audio/visual album and a new collaboration created by Ramy Essam with Swedish producer and musician Johan Carlberg. Ramy worked with poets in collaboration with their words to compose music and collaborated on the artwork with exiled Egyptian visual artist Ganzeer (now based in US). Currently living in exile in Finland, Ramy's voice still rings out as he continues to make a global message heard around censorship, gender equality, and a world without borders.

For tickets to Ramy's NYC show, visit: https://mercuryeastpresents.com/tm-event/ramy-essam-with-din-nyc/

04/01/2024

Do you have an Arab or middle eastern business in the DMV? It’s time for our community to get connected! We're taking a survey to better understand how we can strengthen our community in the DMV.

One of the ideas is to create an online directory of small businesses where people can create their own free listings to inform and share with their communities.

Take survey: https://forms.gle/c8ovPvJHvdgTYfHm9.

03/31/2024

Does anyone still hang out here?

If you are, help us answer an important question about a direction we're thinking of exploring:

It's coming to no surprise that the DJ Basbousa brand is more than dance parties. Our driving strength is the need to build and nurture safe spaces and community. We've bounced some ideas of starting an online directory for Middle Eastern, North African small businesses. Think Yelp, but without the....

02/09/2024

Our sticker prints test order has arrived! More sticker designs to beautify the DMV in the near future!

12/02/2023

New merch shop link in bio.

We’re troubleshooting technical 💩 on our FB/IG shops (we’re not actually sold out) that it’ll be easier for y’all to order via our main website which includes the automatic 20% discount on your order.

Hurry before Dec 7 if you want your order to arrive before Dec 24.

11/04/2023

Can’t wait to see all the beautiful faces march in solidarity tomorrow. We have free protest posters for you to download and print for tomorrow’s protest. Link in bio.

09/28/2023

See you tomorrow habaybiii 💚

Tomorrow! We’re back at at the River Pavilion at The Reach for our second cultural event: Arabic barbecue from 5-8pm!

Free ! ! ! and cards at the tables. All overlooking the .

Music by GZ Resident from the start, and a special performance by DC’s own at 6:30.

GZ cocktails and available for purchase.

Then, back at the bar, is on the decks upstairs!

See you tomorrow habayib!
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09/08/2023

Join us for for an Arabic Barbecue by , some arabic beats by and amazing Dabke performance by the queens themselves . It’s a free event! Link for registration will be posted soon. Mark your calendars habaybiiii 💚

02/24/2023

You had us at solidarity & fundraiser for the relief efforts in 🇸🇾 + 🇹🇷.

02/22/2023

We’re rolling out a few patterns for our spring collection and here’s a peek at our super comfy yoga leggings (with an inside pocket!)

Currently available in our Etsy, link in bio.