Kahay

Mastaba of Nefer and Kahay

Kahay (2460-2420 BC) was a singer from the fifth dynasty, Old Kingdom. Kahay came from a family of professional musicians and was a singer at the pharaohs court, credibly during the reign of the later kings of the 5th Dynasty, such as Neferirkare, Shepseskare and Niuserre, the last being, in all probability, the king during whose prevail the tomb of Kahay and his son Nefer was made at Saqqara.

Kahay first attracted the attention of the king by the quality of his singing. He was named Inspector of Singers, later promoted to Controller of Singers and priest of the goddess who was the sponsor of temple music. He was a Steward of the Secrets of the King and Inspector of the Great House and of the Artisans Workshop.

Kahays friendship with the king led in his eldest son, Nefer, rising even higher in the royal serve than he did and enjoying a most distinguished career.

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