Street Sounds: Listening to Everyday Life in Modern Egypt

Step into the bustling streets of modern Egypt with Street Sounds: Listening to Everyday Life. Take a journey through time as you explore how transformative technologies reshaped the soundscapes of urban Egypt in the twentieth century. From the clatter of trams to the melodies of wedding processions, this book delves into the cacophony of everyday life, offering a unique perspective on the intersection of culture and history through sound. Dive deep into the mundane sounds of street life and listen to the voices of ordinary Egyptians as they navigate the evolving dynamics of urban sound.

Immerse yourself in a sensory experience like no other with Street Sounds. Ziad Fahmy's historical examination offers a rich tapestry of street sounds, from the calls of street vendors to traditional funerary wails. Discover how sound became a battleground for ownership of the streets, as state authorities clashed with ordinary people over the regulation of mechanized, amplified, and vocal sounds. Through interweaving infrastructural, cultural, and social history, Fahmy brings the streets of Egypt to life in a symphony of historical analysis that resonates with modern-day relevance.

Uncover the political dimension of noise and its role in shaping societal hierarchies with Street Sounds. Fahmy's exploration of how the middle classes used sound to distinguish themselves from the masses offers a compelling insight into the power dynamics of urban soundscapes. By contextualizing sound within a sensory framework, this book invites readers to listen closely to the echoes of the past, revealing a nuanced understanding of the Egyptian streets as experienced by everyday people. Experience history through sound and embark on a journey through the vibrant sounds of modernity in urban Egypt.

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