Ramy Essam (born 1987, Mansoura, Egypt) is an Egyptian hard-rock musician who became a symbol of resistance during the 2011 Egyptian Revolution. Performing in Cairoâs Tahrir Square, he used music to amplify calls for freedom and dignity across the Arab Spring and later on international stages. His protest song âIrhalâ (âLeaveâ), demanding President Hosni Mubarakâs resignation, spread widely via YouTube and became known as the revolutionâs anthem. In 2011, Time Out ranked itâŠ
