Chas In Mohammed Ali Street - 2009

In my last visit to Cairo in 2009 I found Hassan El Maghib who many believe makes the best drums in Egypt and he kindly let me try out his stock - including Darabuka, Sumbati, Riqs, Duff and Khisba. Next I check out some drums from Shams Musical Instrument store also found on Mohammed Ali Street. UPDATE !! Ustaz Hasan ( also known as Hasan A. Hasan Ali AND Hassan El Maghib ) passed away of a heart attack on the morning of May 5, 2011. His loss is a great blow to traditional instrument making in Egypt.