Umm Kulthum

Mona Zaki to portray legendary singer Umm Kulthum in upcoming biopic film
Culture

Mona Zaki to portray legendary singer Umm Kulthum in upcoming biopic film

The Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority Turki al-Sheikh announced that Egyptian actress Mona Zaki has been chosen to portray…
The Star of the East returns – Egyptian composer releases new Umm Kulthum song using AI
Music

The Star of the East returns – Egyptian composer releases new Umm Kulthum song using AI

Singer and composer Amr Mostafa has unveiled a teaser for his newest song “Aftkerlk Eih”, composed by him and featuring…
Umm Kulthum listed among ‘The 200 Greatest Singers of All Time’
Music

Umm Kulthum listed among ‘The 200 Greatest Singers of All Time’

The American magazine Rolling Stones published its list of “The 200 Greatest Singers of All Time,” where Egyptian singer Umm…
Adele’s photo in Umm Kulthum’s dress ‘photoshopped’
Egypt

Adele’s photo in Umm Kulthum’s dress ‘photoshopped’

Social media users, especially the Egyptian pages, circulated a picture whose publishers said it was of the British singer Adele…
Photos: Khedive Cairo, the essence of European architecture
Culture

Photos: Khedive Cairo, the essence of European architecture

Downtown is the heart of Khedive Cairo, the soul of European architecture in the capital of the East. Downtown Cairo…
Musical Professions Syndicate condemns poet’s insults to Umm Kulthum
Art news

Musical Professions Syndicate condemns poet’s insults to Umm Kulthum

The Syndicate of Musical Professions in Egypt issued a strongly-worded statement, on the insult of Umm Kulthum and Ahmed Ramy…
On the 46th anniversary of her death, Umm Kulthum Café tells the story of a lifelong fan
Life & Style

On the 46th anniversary of her death, Umm Kulthum Café tells the story of a lifelong fan

When walking through Luxor Market, you are likely to hear the voice of Umm Kulthum emanate from Umm Kulthum Café,…
A blast from the past: Umm Kulthum hologram to take the stage in Abdeen Palace
Music

A blast from the past: Umm Kulthum hologram to take the stage in Abdeen Palace

MBC Group will evoke the “good old times” through two Umm Kulthum concerts in Cairo’s Abdeen Palace this November, where…
At Cairo’s Sawy Culture Wheel, a new idea for social distancing
Culture

At Cairo’s Sawy Culture Wheel, a new idea for social distancing

Cairo’s Sawy Culture Wheel will resume performances on Thursday, starting with two puppet shows featuring the music of “Umm Kulthum”…
Egypt’s Umm Kulthum to return to the stage in Cairo hologram concert
Culture

Egypt’s Umm Kulthum to return to the stage in Cairo hologram concert

Egypt’s legendary musical icon Umm Kulthum will be back on stage 45 years after her death, with a hologram of…
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