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

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

Umm Kulthum is still the voice of the Arab world 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 ...

Egyptian singer Umm Kulthum died 50 years ago this week. She remains arguably the most influential Arab singer in and outside the Arab world. In Paris, there were three days of concerts to pay homage.

And tariff threats have Prosecco lovers stocking up. Egyptian Singer Umm Kulthum Still Enthralls, Fifty Years After Her Death The musical diva of the Arab world is commemorated in Paris.

The music of one of the Arab world's greatest divas is still enthralling audiences in Paris, 50 years after her death. KUOW is Seattle’s NPR news station. We are an independent, nonprofit news ...

Egypt's Ministry of Culture declared 2025 the 'Year of Umm Kulthum' to commemorate the 50th death anniversary of the singer's death.

Egypt is set to honour one of its most legendary cultural figures, Umm Kulthum, by declaring 2025 the “Year of Umm Kulthum.” This declaration, made by the Ministry of Culture, commemorates the 50th ...