About

HEGAZY is a New-York–based duo featuring Egyptian-Italian twin sisters Leila and Omnia Hegazy. After parallel careers as solo artists, Leila, a vocally-driven R&B singer and Omnia, an outspoken pop-rock artist, blend together in a genre-bending pop/soul/rock vibe similar to the likes of Lianne La Havas, Emily King, Gary Clark Jr., and Alabama Shakes. The results: infectious pop melodies, soulful vocal harmonies, and heartfelt, unapologetic lyrics.

To date, HEGAZY has been featured by publications such as Rolling Stone and Pop Matters, and performed at venerated local and international venues, including NYC’s Lincoln Center and the United Nations. The sisters’ band name is an ode to their late father, and his wish that they join forces musically, as well as the Egyptian heritage that shaped them. Leila and Omnia founded the band shortly after his passing in 2015, while sharing an apartment and writing songs together post-college. They are currently working on new music and hope to release it in the near future.

In addition to their musical contributions, HEGAZY is focused on raising awareness about the Israeli occupation of Palestine, and ending the current genocide in Gaza. In the sprit of the late Nina Simone, they believe that “it’s an artist’s duty to reflect the times in which we live”. Each sister maintains their own unique role in the resistance, both in the form of grassroots organizing and song.

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“If you’re looking for songs with a soul, and talented artists with something meaningful to say, HEGAZY is the answer to your prayers.” – Babetalk

“All in all, HEGAZY have succeeded in creating a tight four-track package that is simply a joy to listen to.” – Good Music Matters (Review of the Young EP)

“Their [HEGAZY’s] smooth blend of pop and soul has an immediate effect.” – Teal Cheese

“Twins Leila and Omnia Hegazy are not only proving to the world that two is better than one, but also that music with a message can still be entertaining and fun.” – Talk Nerdy With Us

“Hegazy’s music is proof that, at the end of the day, a social message truly is a spiritual one…” – Diandra Reviews It All