Yehya Khalil, French Singer Djaïma to perform at Cairo Opera House

Renowned Egyptian Jazz musician Yehya Khalil and French singer and violinist Djaïma will perform a concert at Cairo Opera House's small hall on Thursday.

The upcoming concert is also intended to be a great time for music lovers and European Jazz fans.

The performance will include a selection of his notable songs, including Crichendo, Hakawey El-Ahawy and Donia as well as some covers of Arabic and Western standards.

Meanwhile, Djaïma will sing some of her favourite songs like Amen Na kamas, Autour du Monde, and Fiesta.

Born in Cairo, 1943 , he is regarded as one of the pioneers of the jazz movement in Egypt.

Known as "King of Jazz", Khalil received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Opera, and has played with many well-known international musicians, including Jimi Hendrix, Ginger Baker, Jeff Bush and Eric Clapton, before returning to Egypt.

In 2018, Khalil received the Opera House-bestowed Lifetime Achievement Award for his "outstanding contribution to enriching musical life in Egypt."