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Reimagining Our Egyptian Heritage

Classical chart-topping sisters Sarah and Laura Ayoub draw on their Egyptian heritage to create their second album, Arabesque, with an exclusive performance of El Helwa Di.

Scottish-Egyptian sisters Sarah and Laura Ayoub have been playing classical violin and cello since they were kids, but it was only when they started playing together as the Ayoub Sisters in 2015 that the world started taking notice. Their first album topped the classical charts, and their talents broke through to the mainstream when they performed at the Royal Albert Hall. For their latest release, Arabesque, the sisters draw inspiration from their Arabic heritage, fusing classical strings with traditional folk songs from Tunisia, Algeria and Egypt, to reflect their unique musical make-up. Featuring an exclusive performance of El Helwa Di for quartet of violin, cello, guitar and percussion.

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