"Umm Kulthum was more than just a singer," said veteran art critic Magda Khairallah. "She was a national figure. That is why people did not just call her Umm Kulthum -- they called her El-Set (The ...

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

News Egypt) Egypt's Ministry of Culture has declared 2025 the“Year of Umm Kulthum,” launching a year-long celebration to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the legendary Egyptian singer's death.

Half a century after her death, Umm Kulthum's singular voice still echoes through busy streets in Egypt, across time-worn ...

Cairo (AFP) – 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.