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Nadya Shanab

About Me


Property Of Nadya Shanab is a band envisioned by Nadya Shanab; a Singer/Songwriter born and raised in Egypt.
Nadya interrupted her studies of Sociology and Maths at The American University in Cairo (AUC) to study at Paul McCartney’s school; Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (LIPA) for her BA (Hons) degree in Music, where she met her fellow band mates, Samantha Lubin (Drums/Percussion), Lisanne Otten (Keyboard), Chris Nicholls (Bass), Sjur Vonen (Guitar), Joaqim Lewerin (Violin), Jessica McFarland (Flute) and Sian Monaghan (Percussion), who all add intricate elements to Nadya Shanab's music.
Their sound is a fine blend of western acoustic, folk rock and Arabic music. Shanab's often haunting Songs are laced with oriental vocals, spiced up with passionate, heartfelt lyrics and resonating melodies. Songs often yo-yo between both Arabic and English lyrics while being anchored down by traditional rock/pop song structure. They tend to leave their audience with a deep sense of melancholic satisfaction.
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My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 10/25/2006
Band Members: Nadya Shanab - Vocals and Rhythm guitar
Samantha Lubin - Percussion
Sian Monaghan - Percussion
Fabian Prynn - Kit
Chris Nicholls - Bass
Lisanne Otten - Keys
Sjur Vonen - Guitar
Joaqim Lewerin - Violin
Jessica McFarland - Flute

Just So Tired - Habiby El Asmarani - El Eyoun El Samra - Ana Bint Masreya Soghayara Mixed and Recorded (Sound Engineering) by Ewan Hails

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Influences: The Cranberries, Oasis, Jack Johnson, Newton Faulkner, Kt Tunstall, Aerosmith, John Mayer, Norah Jones, The Eagles, Travis, Corinne Bailey Rae, Bon Jovi, Alanis Morissette, Ben Harper, Pink Floyd, Staind, Dave Matthews Band, Gavin Degraw, Robbie Williams (old stuff), Damien Rice, Cat Stevens, Billie Holiday, Phil Collins, Colbie Caillat, The Beatles, Simon and Garfunkel, Santana, Fayrouz, Om Kalthoum, Omar Khayrat, Souad Massi, Cheb Khaled, Rachid Taha and Aida el Ayoubi.

Sounds Like:

Natasha Atlas, Souad Massi, Dave Matthews Band
Record Label: Hamzet Wasl
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

3rd Degree Festival

To be honest, im still caught up in a post 3rd Degree daze.The fact that its over hasnt quite sunk in yet. What i do know is that i wish i could rewind and do it all over again - not because i regret ...
Posted by on Sun, 03 May 2009 15:23:00 GMT

Album Sneak Preview!!

Hey Lovely People!!Just thought i'd direct your attention to a track that will be on my myspace profile for a short period of time - just as a little taster for my upcoming Album.The track is Ana Bi...
Posted by on Wed, 21 Jan 2009 17:38:00 GMT

Going Into The Studio!!!

In 2 days, I'll be going into the studio again to record 6 new tracks - WOHOOO!I have chosen these tracks since I feel they are the ones that truly represent the Egyptian-Western blend that I am. Thes...
Posted by on Wed, 24 Sep 2008 01:55:00 GMT

OTV Report On Property Of Nadya Shanab

Hey All....I thought i'd point your attention towards a new video i recently uploaded.Its of OTV's coverage.They filmed sections of our performance in Cairo - El Sakkia on the 7th of July 2008 and int...
Posted by on Fri, 29 Aug 2008 14:24:00 GMT

The Adventures of "Property Of Nadya Shanab" in Egypt - III

Day IX - ThursdayWe Wake up and plan to spend the day somewhere by the pool... Finally deciding on going to the 6th of October city (originally a suburb of Cairo but grew too large and is now consider...
Posted by on Mon, 21 Jul 2008 05:05:00 GMT

The Adventures of "Property Of Nadya Shanab" in Egypt - II

Day V - SundayWake up early to rehearse as a trio..A friend comes round for lunch and to have a quick jam....we eat Molokheya (typical Egyptian dish) basically consisting of a spinach like leaf that i...
Posted by on Fri, 18 Jul 2008 07:06:00 GMT

The Adventures of "Property Of Nadya Shanab" in Egypt - I

DAY I - WednesdaySam and Lisanne arrive at 1.30 am (after a one hour delay), it takes them an hour to pass through passport control, and collect their bags and come out through the Airport Doors... We...
Posted by on Fri, 18 Jul 2008 06:52:00 GMT

Still Struggling with weight....

Its been almost a year now since i went back home looking skinnier than i had in years... it felt great... ever since i was 12 maybe even younger i had become weight conscious and tried watching what ...
Posted by on Tue, 27 May 2008 14:10:00 GMT

Recent Events Update...

Well its been a while since ive posted anything up here so i thought i'd just jott down a few thoughts and updates on whats been going on with me. last night i had a radio gig in manchester at ALL FM ...
Posted by on Tue, 27 May 2008 05:25:00 GMT

New Song Recorded - Lazy Days

Just uploaded my latest recording.The track is Lazy Days and its my first proper happy/cheerful song.I wrote it in the summer of 2007 in El Gouna about El Gouna...El Gouna is a town/resort on the Red ...
Posted by on Fri, 18 Apr 2008 03:29:00 GMT