Article 6CZWJ Mahraganat artists in Egypt are defining hip-hop culture, despite government crackdowns

Mahraganat artists in Egypt are defining hip-hop culture, despite government crackdowns

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Joyce Hackel
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Story ImageHip-hop has taken root in Egypt. Authorities are trying to suppress it. But the raw power of the music may be unstoppable. Yasmine el Rashidi, author of "Laughter in the Dark: Egypt to the Tune of Change," tells host Marco Werman how young Egyptians are pushing hip-hop to the limit.
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