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Cairokee is an Arabic rock band from Cairo, Egypt, formed in 2003.

The band's founding members were Amir Eid (lead vocals, rhythm guitar) and Sherif El Hawary (guitar), who formed the band with remaining members Tamer Hashem (drums), Sherif Mostafa (keyboards) and Adam El Alfy (Bass) after busking in the streets of Cairo. The band name stems from an amalgamation of the name of their hometown, Cairo, and the term karaoke, with political intonations implying that their music echoes the voices of the people.

Recent Acclaim
In November, 2011, Egyptian singer Aida el Ayoubi was featured on a Cairokee single entitled "Ya El Medan." The song title translates to "Hey You, the Square" in English, and references the Tahrir Square protests. Cairokee's music often contains political undertones. Another example is "Ba7lam," calling for economic reform in Egypt.

National Public Radio featured two Cairokee tracks on its June 4, 2012, music mix playlist, entitled "Revolutionary Road - Music From Carthage to Cairo."

Discography

 * Cairokee 2009 (2009)


 * Matloub Zaem (2011)