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50 years on, Umm Kulthum is still the voice of the Arab world
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 ...
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50 Years On, Umm Kulthum Is Still The Voice Of The Arab World
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 ...
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Egypt marks 50 years since Umm Kulthum’s passing with 2025 events
"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.
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"Umm Kulthum" gala revives historic Maspero as Egypt’s media icon returns to spotlight
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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Egyptian Singer Umm Kulthum Still Enthralls, Fifty Years After Her Death
The musical diva of the Arab world is commemorated in Paris. And tariff threats have Prosecco lovers stocking up.
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50 years after her death, Paris pays homage to Egyptian singer Umm Kulthum
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 ...