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On Friday evening, at the base of the Pyramids on the Giza plateau in Egypt, singer-songwriter Chantal Chamandy realized her dream of returning to the country of her birth to sing at the feet of the celebrated Sphinx. Accompanied by the Cairo Symphony Orchestra, the Montreal-based singer performed 18 songs in five languages before a dazzling light show that spotlighted up the last wonders of the ancient world. Thousands of spectators attended this unique, historic performance, entitled Chantal Chamandy, Beladi, An evening at the Pyramids.
“It was absolutely magical to be on this stage, at long last, surrounded by such a fantastic team. I had this crazy dream of singing at the feet of the Sphinx and, tonight, I realized my dream, after all this work. It’s unbelievable. I’m very privileged to have been able to perform here, so close to the Sphinx,” said Chamandy.
The show was recorded by a dozen cameras, under the supervision of French director Gérard Pullicino, who will produce a show for distribution on the stations on the PBS network in the United States. The show will air in March 2008.
Chamandy’s own band was accompanied by the Cairo Symphony, and the singer was backed up by dancers from Montreal, who were joined by belly dancers and the principal dancer of the Cairo Opera House Ballet Company, Ahmed Nabil.

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