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 ...

"Umm Kulthum is the voice of the nation," Aya Khamis ... Western musicians were also mesmerised, with Maria Callas, Robert Plant and Bob Dylan all paying tribute to her. "She is one of my ...

Umm Kulthum passed away in February 1975 but remains ... Western musicians were also mesmerised, with Maria Callas, Robert Plant and Bob Dylan all paying tribute to her. “She is one of my ...

"Umm Kulthum is an Egyptian and Arab symbol we are proud of, and the best voice that expresses Egypt with its history and civilization," said the Egyptian Minister of Culture Ahmed Fouad Henu.

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

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 ...

Dr. Ramzi Salti commemorates 50 years since the passing of Umm Kulthum and celebrates her indomitable spirit and ...