The Awalim Show A show was performed last Tuesday for Egypt and Syria. After the showing of some Syrian melodies, the Egyptian zaffa for brides that Awalim do at weddings was performed by the two singers Anisa and Nabaweya el Masreya and their band. The conference members suggested saving this Zaffa on one of the phonograph cylinders that the Gramophone company produces. Caption under photo: Anisa and Nabaweya el Masreya who recorded examples of awalim singing. Source: Original Publication Unknown (courtesty of Akram N. Al-Rayess) Date: April 1932 (Approx.13th-23rd)

Right side: The Awalim Show The two sisters and singers Anisa and Nabaweya el Masreya after performing the bridal zaffa with their band at the Arabic Music Conference Left side: The Bridal Zaffa at the Arabic Music Conference The conference assembly wanted to watch one of the awalim bands that always work in ladies’ parties at weddings, and it found out that the perfect fit for this task was the band of the popular alema and singer Ms. Anisa el Masreya (known as Anous). They performed a “Bridal Procession” on the Oriental Music Institute theater in front of the countries delegates that participated in the Conference. The delegates showed their admiration and praised her and her band. This “[Bridal] Procession” was recorded on the gramophone company’s cylinders that were produced especially for the conference because of its content of shaabi [popular/traditional] melodies among the tabla and zaghareed, which she performs at every party that she is invited to work. Her address in Egypt is at Mohamed Ali St, No.80 el Manasrah Ally Source: Original Publication Unknown (courtesy of Akram N. Al-Rayess) Date: April 1932?

The famous alima Ms Anisa el Masreya known as Anous is ready to perform for wedding parties after her success in the Arabic Music Conference, her address in Egypt is Mohammed Ali Street, el Manasra Ally, No. 80. Source: Al Sabah Magazine (no289?) Date: (April 29th, 1932?) Reprints in volumes: no293, no294

The famous alima Ms Anisa el Masreya known as Anous is ready to perform at wedding parties after success in “Zeffat al Arousa” (The Bridal Procession) and “El Hafla” (The Henna Night) and “El Mitahir” (The Circumcision) with Gramophone Records at the Arabic Music Conference, her address in Egypt is Mohammed Ali Street, el Manasra Ally, No. 80. “photographed by Moteae at Al Ataba” Source: Al Sabah Magazine no295 Date: May 20, 1932

The Awalim Show A show was performed last Tuesday for Egypt and Syria. After the showing of some Syrian melodies, the Egyptian zaffa for brides that Awalim do at weddings was performed by the two singers Anisa and Nabaweya el Masreya and their band. The conference members suggested saving this Zaffa on one of the phonograph cylinders that the Gramophone company produces. Caption under photo: Anisa and Nabaweya el Masreya who recorded examples of awalim singing. Source: Original Publication Unknown (courtesty of Akram N. Al-Rayess) Date: April 1932 (Approx.13th-23rd)

Right side: The Awalim Show The two sisters and singers Anisa and Nabaweya el Masreya after performing the bridal zaffa with their band at the Arabic Music Conference Left side: The Bridal Zaffa at the Arabic Music Conference The conference assembly wanted to watch one of the awalim bands that always work in ladies’ parties at weddings, and it found out that the perfect fit for this task was the band of the popular alema and singer Ms. Anisa el Masreya (known as Anous). They performed a “Bridal Procession” on the Oriental Music Institute theater in front of the countries delegates that participated in the Conference. The delegates showed their admiration and praised her and her band. This “[Bridal] Procession” was recorded on the gramophone company’s cylinders that were produced especially for the conference because of its content of shaabi [popular/traditional] melodies among the tabla and zaghareed, which she performs at every party that she is invited to work. Her address in Egypt is at Mohamed Ali St, No.80 el Manasrah Ally Source: Original Publication Unknown (courtesy of Akram N. Al-Rayess) Date: April 1932?

The famous alima Ms Anisa el Masreya known as Anous is ready to perform for wedding parties after her success in the Arabic Music Conference, her address in Egypt is Mohammed Ali Street, el Manasra Ally, No. 80. Source: Al Sabah Magazine no289 Date: (April 29th, 1932)? Reprints in volumes no294, no296

The famous alima Ms Anisa el Masreya known as Anous is ready to perform for wedding parties after her success in the Arabic Music Conference, her address in Egypt is Mohammed Ali Street, el Manasra Ally, No. 80. Source: Al Sabah Magazine Date: May 6th, 1932

The famous alima Ms Anisa el Masreya known as Anous is ready to perform at wedding parties after success in “Zeffat al Arousa” (The Bridal Procession) and “El Hafla” (The Henna Night) and “El Mitahir” (The Circumcision) with Gramophone Records at the Arabic Music Conference, her address in Egypt is Mohammed Ali Street, el Manasra Ally, No. 80. “photographed by Moteae at Al Ataba” Source: Al Sabah Magazine no296 Date: May 27th, 1932 Reprints in volumes: no 297

[78rpm Recordings] (Awalim) at the Arab Music Conference I had the opportunity to hear samples of the (Awalim) records being made at the music conference by Gramophone Company featuring the famous almah the singer Anisa el-Masreya, her sister Nabaweya and the members of her band. I liked how the melodies were set on (the wahda [rhythmic mode]) and what increased their beauty is that they were composed of beloved popular melodies. It would be great if the Gramophone Company rushed to produce them and have them ready for listeners. ([signed: a musician]) Caption: Singer Anisa Al-Masrya and her sister Nabaweya Source: Al Sabah Magazine no298 Date: June 10th, 1932 Special thanks to George Sawa for helping with this Translation!

The famous alima Ms.Anisa el Masreya known as Anous is ready to perform at wedding parties after success in “Zeffat al Arousa” (The Bridal Procession) and “El Hafla” (The Henna Night) and “El Mitahir” (The Circumcision) with Gramophone Records at the Arabic Music Conference, her address in Egypt is Mohammed Ali Street, el Manasra Ally, No. 80. Caption across image: "Photographed by Moteae at Al Ataba” Source: Al Sabah Magazine Date: June 10th, 1932

The renowned alima Ms. Anisa el Masreya (known as Anous) is ready to perform for wedding parties after her success in “Zaffat el Arusa (Bridal Procession)”, “el Henna (Henna Night)” and “el Mitahir (The Circumcision)” with Gramophone Records in the Conference of Arabic Music, her address in Egypt is Mohammed Ali Street, Al Manasra [Lane/Ally], No. 70 [sic] Caption across image: "Photographed by Moteae at Al Ataba” Source: Al Sabah Magazine Date: June 24th, 1932

The famous alima Ms. Anisa el Masreya known as Anous is ready to perform at wedding parties after success in “Zeffat al Arousa” (The Bridal Procession) and “El Hafla” (The Henna Night) and “El Mitahir” (The Circumcision) with Gramophone Records at the Arabic Music Conference, her address in Egypt is Mohammed Ali Street, el Manasra Ally, No. 80. Caption across image: "Photographed by Moteae at Al Ataba” Source: Al Sabah Magazine Date: August 5th, 1932 Reprints: until mid August 1932

The famous alima Anisa el Masreya and her sister Nabaweya are prepared to perform for prestigious wedding parties after their success at the Arab Music Conference, and their address is on Mohammed Ali Street, El Manasra Ally, No. 80, Egypt. Source: Al Sabah Magazine no308 Date: August 19th, 1932 Reprints: until mid-September 1932

The best and most joyful wedding parties are those given by the well known alima Ms. Anisa el Masreya and her sister Nabaweya, their success in “The Bridal Procession” and “The Circumcision” at the Arabic Music Conference is evidence of their ability. Mohammed Ali Street, al Manasra Ally, No. 80, Egypt. Source: Al Sabah Magazine Date: October 28th, 1932

The best and most joyful wedding parties are those given by the well known alima Ms. Anisa el Masreya and her sister Nabaweya, their success in “The Bridal Procession” and “The Circumcision” at the Arabic Music Conference is evidence of their ability. Mohammed Ali Street, al Manasra Ally, No. 80, Egypt. Source: Al Sabah Magazine Date: March 10th, 1933

The bride [star] of the weddings and nights out for prestigious families is the famous alima Ms. Anisa el Masreya and her sister Nabaweya, who were recognized for their excellence at the Oriental Music Conference, so invite her to perform at your parties. No. 80 el Manasra Ally, Mohammed Ali Street. Source: Al Sabah Magazine Date: January 19, 1934 Reprints: February 1933

The best and most joyful wedding parties thrown among the big and high class families are the ones performed by the popular Alema, Ms Anisa el Masreya and her sister Nabaweya. Don’t forget to book her for all your parties. (Address: 80 Al-Manasrah Ally, Mohamed Ali St, Egypt) Source:Al Sabah Magazine no394 Date: April 14, 1934

The best and most joyful wedding parties thrown among the big and high class families are the ones performed by the popular Alema, Ms Anisa el Masreya and her sister Nabaweya. Don’t forget to book her for all your parties. (Address: 80 Al-Manasrah Ally, Mohamed Ali St, Egypt) Source: Al Sabah Magazine Date: June 1st, 1934

The best and most joyful wedding parties thrown among the big and high class families are the ones performed by the popular Alema, Ms Anisa el Masreya and her sister Nabaweya. Don’t forget to book her for all your parties. (Address: 80 Al-Manasrah Ally, Mohamed Ali St, Egypt) Source: Al Sabah Magazine Date: July 6th, 1934 Reprints: July 1934

We saw Ms. Anisa el-Masrya, last Thursday evening, at the el-Qasaby family party in Mansoura, and we found her a true artist who demonstrated brilliance, genius, and ability in her art, and all the members of her troupe proved their skill and ingenuity, so I congratulate her as I congratulate miss Nabaweya for her wonderful raqs sharqi. ([Signed: female spectator from the audience]) Source: Al Sabah Magazine no437 Date: February 1935

The best and most joyful wedding parties thrown among the big and high class families are the ones performed by the popular Alema, Ms Anisa el Masreya and her sister Nabaweya. Don’t forget to book her for all your parties. (Address: 80 Al-Manasrah Ally, Mohamed Ali St, Egypt) Source: Al Sabah Magazine no438 Date: February 15, 1935 Reprints in volumns: no439, no440, no441, no442, no443, no444

True tarab, excellent raqs sharqi, and serious music are available in the concerts given by the famous almah, Ms. Anisa el Masreya, who performs throughout the country, at all the major parties in the homes of the dignitaries and notables of Egypt. (Muhammad Ali Street, Al-Manasra Quarter, No. 80 in Egypt). Source: Al Sabah Magazine no444 Date: March 29, 1935

Miss Nabaweya el Masreya in one of her graceful dances performed at major wedding parties with the band of the famous almah, Ms. Anisa al Masreya, (Muhammad Ali Street, Al-Manasra Lane, number 80) Source: Al Sabah Magazine no445 Date: April 5th, 1935

True tarab, excellent raqs sharqi, and serious music are available in the concerts given by the famous almah, Ms. Anisa el Masreya who performs throughout the country, at all the major parties in the homes of the dignitaries and notables of Egypt. (Muhammad Ali Street, Al-Manasra Quarter, No. 80 in Egypt). Source: Al Sabah Magazine no445 Date: April 5th, 1935 Reprints in volumns: no446, no447, no448

True tarab, excellent raqs sharqi, and serious music are available in the concerts given by the famous almah, Ms. Anisa el Masreya and her sister Miss Nabaweya, who perform throughout the country, at all the major parties in the homes of the dignitaries and notables of Egypt. (Muhammad Ali Street, Al-Manasra Quarter, No. 80 in Egypt). Source: Al Sabah Magazine No.450 Date: May 10, 1935 Reprints in volumes: no451, no452, no455, no456, no457, no458, no459, no460, no470

The famous alma Ms. Anisa el Masreya and her sister Miss Nabaweya who perform at all major parties are located on Mohammed Ali Street in Al Manasra neighborhood, No.80, in Egypt. Following Miss Nabaweya’s contract with one of the film companies, rumors spread among the families that she would refrain from performing in parties with her sister, but there is no truth in this rumor. Source: Al Sabah Magazine No.461 Date: July 26, 1935 Reprints in volumes: no462, no463, no464, no465, no466, no468, no469, no473, no474

The new movie star Miss Nabaweya, sister of Ms. Anisa el Masreya, has been entrusted with the leading role in one of the Egyptian films for the new season. Source: Al Sabah Magazine No.462 Date: August 2nd, 1935

"An Acting, Dancing and Singing Star" [See "Translations & Articles" section for full translation.] Source: Al Aroussa w Al Fan Al Cinema Magazine No. 547 Vol. XI. Date: August 28th, 1935 (Most likely written by magazine Editor El Sayed Hassan Gomaa?)

The Peacock Dance shown by the new film star Nabaweya Mustafa Source: Al Aroussa w Al Fan Al Cinema Magazine No. 548 Vol XI Date: September 4th, 1935

Two graceful dancers [Right] The great star Nabaweya Mustafa Seen here in a dance which showcases her ingenuity, the flexibility of her limbs and nimbleness. [Left] The amazing dancer Souriya Muhammed Seen below, performing the same dance with the lightness and suppleness for which she is famous in the world of dance. Source: Al Aroussa w Al Fan Al Cinema Magazine No. 550 Vol XI Date: September 18, 1935

In Dance Clothes In the top photo is the charming movie star, Nabawia Mostafa, is dancing the butterfly dance, for which she achieved great success in the world of dance. Below is a picture of the great actress Fatima Rushdi, who is dancing a Spanish dance that she learned during her trip to Andalusia years ago. In the left corner is a picture of the dancer Adalat, who is dancing the well-known Egyptian dance. Source: Al Aroussa w Al Fan Al Cinema Magazine Date: Oct 9, 1935 Courtesy of: Archive of Ahmed Shehat

Nabaweya Mustafa, who is well-known among families for performing at wedding parties with her sister "Anous" the alema. She looks like Josephine Baker, the Parisian dancer. She’s expected to be contracted by one of the halls in Egypt. Source: Al Aroussa w Al Fan Al Cinema Magazine Date: Unknown, approx 1935

[Excerpt from Art and sports celebrate the Sitting Feast (anniversary of King Farouk’s coronation) in Al-Ahly Club] …Then it was the moment that everyone was waiting for, which was the appearance of the movie star Nabawia Mustafa on the stage, showing the audience her graceful dance, which greatly impressed them, until most of those in the hall stood [transfixed], amazed at her softness, lightness of movements and speed in performing her dance. One of the most beautiful things we heard while she was performing her dance, was that when one saw the people in the hall, their necks were stretched out and their bodies were raised so that they could follow Nabawia in her dance [without missing anything!]. One of them said: Man, the whole room was on their feet for this! Indeed, everyone in the hall remained on their feet until Nabawiyya finished her dance and left, while everyone clapped and asked for her return... Source: Al Aroussa w Al Fan Al Cinema Magazine no. 554 Date: October 16th, 1935

Dance “Star Soliloquies” A new dance created by the film star almah Nabaweya Mustafa who calls to the stars in this lovely photo showing a pose from her new dance. Source: Al Aroussa w Al Fan Al Cinema Magazine No. 557 Vol XI Date: November 6th, 1935

A photo of the well known artist, Ms Anisa El-Masreya, and the great movie star, Miss Nabaweya Mostafa, in decorated Arabian clothes. Source: Al Aroussa w Al Fan Al Cinema Magazine no. 558 Date: November 13th, 1935

Ms. Anisa and Miss Nabaweya are prepared to enliven major wedding parties with their ensemble of select male and female artists. Located in Al Manasra Lane, No 80, Mohammed Ali Street, Egypt. Source: Al Sabah Magazine No.479 Date: November 29, 1935 Reprints in volume: no481

Starting Monday, December 16th at the Royal Cinema in Mansoura for the first time, the great Egyptian film “Marouf Al-Badawi” Directed by Ibrahim Lama, acting by Badr Lama –Nabaweya Mustafa Mukhtar Hussein, Tawfiq el-Mardanli, Amin el-Nabki, Sami Naasan and the young hero Abdullah Lama. Innovative directing, perfect acting, fantastic videography, beautiful scenery Reserve your tickets now! Source: Al Sabah Magazine No.479 Date: November 29, 1935

A scene from the new tale “Maruf al Badawi” Source: Al Sabah Magazine No.479 Date: November 29, 1935

Nabaweya Mustafa And now we have the right to be proud of our new star, Miss Nabawia Mustafa, after she achieved great success in the film “Marouf Al-Badawi”, in which she plays the heroine. The Alexandrian audience greatly admired her and praised her brilliance in cinematic acting and her gracefulness in her dances, which everyone longed to see on screen. And the picture to the right of these words represents her in her beautiful Arab [as in Arabian Peninsula/Bedouin] clothes. Source: Al Aroussa w Al Fan Al Cinema Magazine no 561 Date: December 4th, 1935

Badr Lama and Nabaweya Mustaf, the heroes of the film “Maruf al Badawi” Source: Al Sabah Magazine No.482 Date: December 20, 1935

Planets [Stars] in Every Color!!... Egyptian…! Above is the picture of the new movie star Ms. Nabaweya Mustafa, the heroine of “Marouf al Badawi”, in which the audience admired her. We see her in this photo in the position of deep contemplation, as if wondering about luck…What will hers be in the new year 1936? Source: Al Aroussa w Al Fan Al Cinema Magazine no. 564 Date: December 25th, 1935

Nabaweya Mustafa She is new to working in cinema, but she has been fond of it for a long time, and before playing the role of the heroine in (Marouf Al-Badawi), she appeared in a dance role in the movie (The Gatekeeper of the Building). She is an accomplished dancer and has a character suitable for Arab roles, which is why Professor Ibrahim Lama chose her to be the heroine of the film (Maarouf Al-Badawi), because the role was clearly made for her, and the success she had in it guarantees her a brilliant future in the the world of cinema. Source: Al Sabah Magazine no483 Date: December 27th, 1935

Ms. Anisa and Miss Nabaweya are prepared to enliven major wedding parties with their ensemble of select male and female artists. Located on Mohammed Ali Street No. 196, Egypt, in front of the vegetable market. Source: Al Sabah Magazine No. 485 Date: January 10, 1936 Repeats in volumes: no495, no497, no500

What's in a Signature? Her signature reveals to you the goodness of her heart and her naivety, but at the same time it indicates that she has a difficult temperament, as well as her vagueness and mystery. It is noted that her name refers to her love of extravagance, but she spends money for the sake of her elegance and good appearance, and you can understand from the intermingling of her two names that she is often overcome by shyness, therefore, she is not frank about many matters. This signature also indicates the intensity of her ambition. Source: Kolshei w Al Dunia Magazine no. 533 Date: Jan 22, 1936

Ms. Anisa and Miss Nabaweya They are available to perform major wedding parties with their band of handpicked male and female artists. – Their address is 196 Mohammed Ali Street, Egypt, in front of the vegetable market. Source: Al Arousa No577 Vol XII Date: March 25, 1936

The Lady Anisa el Masreya and Her Sister Nabaweya in Wedding Parties The immense interest in booking wedding party shows of Ms. Anisa el-Masreya and her sister Miss Nabaweya among high-class people is enough to prove their great talent and skills and the strength of their band of singers and musicians with the excellent, wonderful program they introduce at parties. Located at 196 Mohamed Ali St, Egypt Source: Al Sabah Magazine No.511 Date: July 10, 1936 *Another version of this ad appears the following week with one adjustment to the title "the famous artist" instead of "her sister".

Ms. Anisa el Masreya and the Famous Artist Nabaweya. The immense interest in booking wedding party shows of Ms. Anisa el-Masreya and her sister Miss Nabaweya among high-class people is enough to prove their great talent and skills and the strength of their band of singers and musicians with the excellent, wonderful program they introduce at parties. Located at 196 Mohamed Ali St, Egypt Source: Al Sabah Magazine no513 Date: July 25, 1936

The Lady Anisa el Masreya and Popular Artist Nabaweya in Wedding Parties The immense interest in booking wedding party shows of Ms. Anisa el-Masreya and her sister Miss Nabaweya among high-class people is enough to prove their great talent and skills and the strength of their band of singers and musicians with the excellent, wonderful program they introduce at parties. The home is at 196 Mohamed Ali St, Egypt Source: Al Sabah Magazine Date: July 31st, 1936

Ms. Anisa el Masreya and the famous artist Nabaweya Ms. Anisa el Masreya and the well known artist Nabaweya marking their success in performing concerts for well known families. (Their address is Mohamed Ali Street, No. 196, Egypt) Source: Al Sabah Magazine No.516 Date: August 14, 1936 Reprinted in volumes: no517

[Contestant in the “Bride of the Beach” Pageant] 2 - Nabaweya Mustafa We only saw her in one movie, but her artistic life was based on dancing before she appeared on the white screen. She is distinguished by a rare lightness of spirit, a lithe body, two captivating eyes, and limbs with a surprising flexibility which obey her in her dances, so that she reaches [towards] the limits of creativity, and lovely dark skin which enhance these virtues. She is calm in her nature, shyness often overcomes her, and she lacks the audacity that is required by every artist to open before her the doors of fame and success. Her share of accomplishments is acceptable, but if she overcomes her shyness and hesitation, her share of success [fame] will be greater. Source: Al Aroussa w Al Fan Al Cinema Magazine No. 598 Date: August 19th, 1936

Nabawiya Mustafa: The Bride of the Beach, Summer 1936: see page 2) [Page 2 text]: The result of the beauty contest on the beach “Arousat Al-Balaj” [Bride of the Beach] in the summer of 1936 On the cover of this issue, we published a picture of the movie star and the graceful dancer, Miss Nabawiyya Mustafa, who was chosen by the jury in this competition as the “Bride of the Beach” in the summer of 1936. This is the order of the stars who participated in this competition according to the votes that each of them received: First "The Bride of the Beach" - Nabawiya Mustafa Second - movie star Bahija Hafez Third - movie star Amina Mohammed Fourth - the dancer Kiki Fifth - theatrical and cinematic star Fatima Rushdi Sixth - the dancer Tahia Mohamed (Carioca) The magazine "The Bride" congratulates The Bride of the Beach in the summer of 1936, as it congratulates The Bride of the Beach in the coming summer, [we wonder] who will she be? The magazine awarded its prizes to three of the readers who participated in this competition, and they are: The first prize: a ticket to travel on the sea train to Alexandria won by Miss Nahed Ibrahim in Cairo. The second prize: a one-year subscription to Al-Arousa magazine, won by Mohamed Effendi Nour Abdel-Hamid in Alexandria. The third prize: a six-month subscription to Al-Arousa magazine, won by Anwar Effendi Mahgoub in Suez. Source: Al Aroussa w Al Fan Al Cinema Magazine No. 601 Date: September 9th, 1936

"The charming movie star Nabaweya Mustafa is having great success in the family parties with Ms. Anisa el Masreya." Source: Al Sabah Magazine no522 Date: September 25, 1936

Ms. Anisa el Masreya and Miss Nabuweya Mustafa on the occasion of creating new dances and interesting, innovative monologues to be presented for parties and family celebrations. Her ensemble is formed from a select group of beautiful [female] voices. Address: Muhammed Ali Street No. 196, Egypt. Source: Al Sabah Magazine no540 Date: January 29, 1937

Ms Anisa el Masreya and the famous dancer Nabaweya are available to perform at private and public parties with their ensemble of talented (male and female) musicians (196 Mohamed Ali St, Egypt). Source: Al Sabah Magazine No.552 Date: April 23, 1937

The Mirror is My Teacher... [See full translation in the "Translations and Articles" section.] Source: Al Cinema Magazine Date: June 13, 1946

Garam Film presents: Raja and the singer Gharam Sheebah Lula Sedki Mary Munib Mukhtar Othman Mansi Fahmy Nabaweya Mustafa Ismail Yassin Salah Nazmi And the beloved monologist, Shukoko -- In “Lottery Sellers” -- Directed by: Abdel Fattah Hassan Story and Scenario: Abdul Aziz Salam Distribution of Cairo Films -- Musical Composition: Mohamed Abdel Wahab, Mahmoud Al-Sharif, Farid Al-Atrash, Farid Ghosn, Ahmed Sabra The show continues with great success at the Opera Cinema in Cairo and tomorrow at the Ritz Cinema in Alexandria Source: Musamaret al Jib Magazine No. 114 Date: Sunday, September 14, 1947

The producer Qasim Wagdy held a celebration on the birthday of his beloved daughter “Titi” with an elegant party that lasted until the early morning, and a large group of artists, friends and acquaintances were invited to attend… The main performer for the evening was the well known singer Mohamed Al Kahlawy and dancing to his sweet voice, the helical* dancer Nabaweya Mustafa. When the rooster heralded the dawn, the guests had to be sure before they left that they had consumed all of the food and drinks from the comprehensive buffet. Source: Al Fan Magazine Date: April 12, 1954 *alraqisa al-lawlabeya can be approximately translated as "helical spiraling/coiling dancer (alludes to her dynamism and flexibility)