Imposing dress code on female singers in Egypt a 'ridiculous idea', art
critic says
Tarek El-Shennawy expressed dismay with head of Musicians Syndicate Hany
Shaker’s decision to enforce a dress code for female singers
Ahram Online , Tuesday 1 Sep 2015
http://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/5/159/139417/Arts--Culture/Entertainment/Imposing-dress-code-on-female-singers-in-Egypt-a-r.aspx
Music critic Tarek El-Shennawy stated that the latest decision by Hany
Shaker, the singer who was recently elected head of the Musicians Syndicate,
mandating female singers adhere to a dress code, is an "amateurish act."
“Instead of focusing on the dress code of singers, Shaker should be focusing
on developing art and refining it during these difficult times,” Shennawy
said in an interview with MENA.
“For the time being, art is suffering from stagnation, especially with the
spread of piracy that has led many producers to be reluctant with projects
and hindered large art and music events,” he added.
Some commentators have previously expressed displeasure at some singers’
outfits, claiming that the female artists dress immodestly.
Shennawy pointed out that even if Shaker were to impose a dress code on
local singers such as Bardis, Shakira, and others, he would be unable to
impose much on big stars such as Haifaa Wehbe, Nancy Ajram, and Elissa.
“Honestly, I don’t know how Shaker will be able to specify the type of
attire appropriate for each singer or who will even determine this,”
Shennawy said.
He added that with this statement, Shaker, whom Shennawy said he respects as
an artist with a long history in the music scene, is asking for a fight with
a large number of people who work in the scene.
Shennawy said he believes that the decision will be deemed ridiculous by
everyone since Shaker has himself previously acted in films featuring
belly-dancers.
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