Cairo According to: Juno

Amid a sea of noise in the country’s capital, Jannah Emam, aka Juno, is a highly distinctive one. Since first appearing on the scene through open mics, the musician carved out a space for herself in the Cairo underground with a sound that was equally a haven from the city’s chaos and yet, so well suited to it. That sound has since carried her to stages beyond the country, but the Cairo native still calls this city her home.

In this edition of Cairo According to, Juno shows us her car, pays tribute to the venue where she first took to the stage, and shares the song that feels most like Cairo to her.

A place that means Cairo to me:

My car is a staple of how I've come to discover Cairo. She's taken me on endless adventures, and every ride is one I get to share with the people I love. Anyone who's been in my life has a memory that involves her; she's that much of a character and entirely her own. What better way to experience the fast pace of the city than through the motions of a car?Complete the following: Cairo is…

Beneath its harsh exterior and overwhelming scale, Cairo holds a quiet warmth at its core that makes it unlike any other city. There is always something charming tucked away, waiting to be found by whoever is looking, like the florists in Maadi or the neon pink cotton candy seller that you’ll find randomly everywhere.What's your favourite neighbourhood?

Maadi will always be my favourite. Growing up there my whole life, having access to green spaces shaped me in ways I didn't fully appreciate until I was older. Maadi has always had its own charm — familiar, unhurried, and safe in a way that stays with you.Your go-to food spot?

Nadi El Yacht, a branch of the Maadi Sporting Club, right on the Nile. Egyptian food at its most honest. Simple, consistent, and hits the spot every time. Escalop pané with spaghetti is my usual order.Your go-to café or bar?

Ratios: going there feels like a treat. Their bakery slaps like no other.

Greek Club: you are guaranteed to see almost everyone you know there. Can be fun but also overstimulating, I like that about it.Your go-to date spot?

It changes every time. A morning date spot could be Wadi Degla and an evening date could be Café Riche in Downtown. What isn’t a Cairo landmark but should be?

Fagnoon Art School. I mean, can you really say you've lived in Cairo without going to Fagnoon and ending up covered in mud and paint? Tell us a song that feels like Cairo.

Monaya by Mustafa Amar. What's a place in Cairo you wish you could revisit for the first time?

Bardo Clubhouse (RIP) When I was 19 that place felt like a haven, especially since it’s where I had my first gig and where I met creatives and first found my way into Cairo’s art and music scene.