Baheyya: Egypt Analysis and Whimsy بهيّة

Commentary on Egyptian Politics and Culture by an Egyptian Citizen with a Room of Her Own

Saturday, April 02, 2005

Mahmoud Said's "Mevlevi Dervishes" (1929)

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Baheyya: Baheyya is a female name that has come to stand in for Egypt. The symbolism is the handiwork of the gifted duo of Shaykh Imam Eissa and Ahmad Fu'ad Nigm in their haunting song, "Masr yamma, ya Baheyya." I make no foolish claims to represent Egypt or all Egyptians. I just like the name.

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