Performing Piety: Singers and Actors in Egypt's Islamic Revival by Karin Van Nieuwkerk

Performing Piety: Singers and Actors in Egypt's Islamic Revival

Karin Van Nieuwkerk

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In the 1980s, Egypt witnessed a growing revival of religiosity among large sectors of the population, including artists. Many pious stars retired from art, "repented" from "sinful" activities, and dedicated themselves to worship, preaching, and ch...

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