The Nubian language is completely different from Arabic, originally spoken in what is today southern Egypt and northern Sudan. It comprises two non-mutually-intelligible dialects in Egypt: Kenzi (Matukki) and Fediki (Nobi). The former lived around Aswan city, while the latter lived further south and were thoroughly displaced by Lake Nasser, formed with construction of the Aswan High Dam. Many were forcibly moved from their homeland to desert areas of Aswan further north.
Sa'idi Music
The Sa`id ("elevated") is "Upper Egypt", on the upper portion of the Nile. Sa`idis are the traditional inhabitants of this region, many still tracing their origin to Arab tribes who immigrated from Arabia centuries ago. These tribes include the Jaafara, the Hawara, and others.