Born in 1898 in a small Nile Delta village, Umm Kulthum rose from humble beginnings to become the most celebrated voice in the Arab world. Her father, an imam, recognised her talent early on, but ...

The event underscored Maspero’s strategic revival as part of Egypt’s broader vision to reclaim its leadership in regional ...

Egypt is set to honour one of its most legendary cultural figures, Umm Kulthum, by declaring 2025 the "Year of Umm Kulthum." ...

"Umm Kulthum is an Egyptian and Arab symbol we are proud of, and the best voice that expresses Egypt with its history and ...

The musical diva of the Arab world is commemorated in Paris. And tariff threats have Prosecco lovers stocking up.

"As long as people listen to music, there will be Umm Kulthum," said Abu Ahmed, the manager of a Cairo cafe named after the Arab world's most revered singer. "She still lives in every song and ...

Half a century after her death, Umm Kulthum's singular voice still echoes through busy streets in Egypt, across time-worn cafes in Iraq, and in millions of homes from Morocco to Oman. "As long as ...

The music of one of the Arab world's greatest divas is still enthralling audiences in Paris, 50 years after her death.

The celebration opened with a mesmerising performance by renowned vocalist Reham Abdel Hakim, whose soulful renditions of Umm Kulthum’s timeless classics captivated the audience, evoking the ...

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