Egyptism - an update

This was in the U-Bahn a few days ago.

Egyptism

Egypt was always at the center of attention and an object of fascination for cultural orientalists. I'm sure there are many historical, mythological and imaginary reasons for that special occidental love, and I would leave it to the theoreticians to explain. I'm as usual fascinated with the fascination and the way it evolved into pop culture. So here are two amusing/disturbing 20th century performative moments that materialize this perversion:

Wilson Keppel and Betty doing their popular Sand Dance routine (c. 1933): And the gorgeous Kate Bush making her properly insane and absolutely not PC contribution to the discourse (1979):

Another Classic

Oum Kalthoum performing her legendary "Inta Omri" (you are my life) in 6 parts starts here:

I luv Zehava

thanx to a stupid reality TV shtick that's going on in Israel these days, I remembered what a huge singer she is.

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AMAZING!

View from living room window

Breakin in Tehran

I want them to perform my wedding. Thank you Romm!