"She was incredibly strong and completely in control of every detail her songs, her image, her choices in life," she added. In Cairo, a bronze statue of Umm Kulthum stands looking out on the Nile ...

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 ...

As part of the year-long celebrations, the ministry will host local, regional, and international musical concerts featuring prominent Arab voices to revive Umm Kulthum's songs in contemporary ...

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 ...

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 ...

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