Amro Salah is a distinguished Egyptian pianist, composer, music producer, tutor, and cultural director whose artistry and passion have left an indelible mark on the global music scene. Taught piano by his mother, a classical piano teacher, Amro began his musical journey at the age of six, and by 1989, had launched a vibrant professional career, performing with local jazz, funk, Latin, and pop bands.

Over the years, Amro has shared the stage with esteemed ensembles such as the Cairo Conservatory Orchestra, Cairo Symphony Orchestra, and Cairo Opera Orchestra. He has collaborated with a stellar roster of international artists, including Theodosii Spassov, Zach Brock, Yehia Khalil, Naseer Shamma, Elvis Stanic, and Han Bennink, to name a few.

A trailblazer in jazz and world music, Amro founded the acclaimed World Jazz Fusion group Eftekasat in 2002, producing three albums and captivating audiences at international festivals. His composition “Rainbows” earned the Grand Prix at the Cairo International Song Festival in 2000, with further accolades from Cavan Song Festival, Amnesty International, Billboard Magazine, and Unisong solidifying his reputation as an award-winning composer.

In 2009, Amro Salah established the Cairo International Jazz Festival and the Jazz Society of Egypt, fostering a thriving jazz culture in his homeland. He also produces Egypt’s annual International Jazz Day and has served as a jury member for prominent events such as Jazzahead (Germany), Mama Jazz (Lithuania) and the Austrian Jazz Award. As a cultural ambassador, he has represented Egypt at renowned European festivals and networks, including Jazzahead, INJAZZ, Luxembourg music meeting, Edinburgh Fringe, and PortaJazz.

A fellow of the DeVos Institute at the Kennedy Center for Performing Arts since 2010, Amro’s expertise extends beyond performance, as he shapes cultural narratives globally. Featured in international media outlets such as BBC, CNN, and SKY, he also starred as himself in the award-winning German documentary Cairo Jazzman, a testament to his dedication to jazz as a cultural force.