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The queen of Egyptian music and an undisputed Arab icon, Umm Kulthum's voice continues to echo throughout the region's coffee shops, concert halls and living rooms. Recently voted as one of the world's greatest singers, we take stock of her legacy.
Umm Kulthum was an iconic Egyptian singer and songwriter who rose to prominence in the 1930s and became one of the most celebrated musicians in the Arab world. Known for her powerful and soulful voice, Kulthum was also renowned for her mastery of classical Arabic music and her ability to infuse her performances with a
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How Egyptian diva Umm Kulthum helped me understand the meaning of ‘tarab’ The Arabic word is almost impossible to define precisely in English. Dec 27, 2020 · 11:30 am Egyptian singer Umm Kulthum performs on November 14, 1967, at the Olympia concert hall, in Paris. | AFP Photo Stringer / AFP The great Egyptian writer Naguib Mahfouz compared her to a preacher. Watching her videos, I thought she reminded me of a particularly talented politician, electrifying a crowd with fervent appeals to hope and truth. And over the last few months, as I’ve taken basic classes ...