About Aya Metwalli
Aya Metwalli (b. 1988) is an Egyptian vocalist and composer-performer characterised by her heartrending voice and unnerving atmospherics. Raised in Cairo, Aya's musical foundation was shaped by Arabic maqam, noise pollution, early piano lessons and her mother’s haunting voice. She began singing as a child and later taught herself guitar while earning a degree in English literature. Her early melancholic compositions captivated a dedicated following, leading to intimate acoustic gigs.
