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Umm Kulthum's political rhetoric in her music is still influential today, not only in Egypt, but in many other Middle Eastern countries and even globally. Her entire catalogue was acquired by Mazzika Group in the early 2000s. Monument to Umm Kulthum in Zamalek, Cairo; it is located in front of the site of the singer's former house
Umm Kulthum singing on a stage, 1965. Seret El Hob (Arabic: سيرة الحب, lit. 'The Tale of Love') is an Egyptian Arabic song performed by the Egyptian singer Umm Kulthum. The song was written by Morsi Gamil, and composed by Baligh Hamdi. It was released in 1964, and it remains one of Umm Kulthum's most celebrated and iconic works. [1]
The song continues to be celebrated for its artistic excellence and emotional depth. It has been covered by numerous artists and remains a staple in the repertoire of classical Arabic music. Many contemporary Arab musicians and singers cite Umm Kulthum and her songs, including "Fat El Ma'ad," as major influences on their work.
In the process, Kulthum recorded some 300 songs over a 60-year career, while conquering millions of fans and disrupting gender norms with her powerful, often politically charged, music.
Al-Atlal (Arabic: الأطلال, "The Ruins") is a poem written by the Egyptian poet Ibrahim Nagi, which later became a famous song sung by Egyptian singer Umm Kulthum in 1966. [1] The songs text was adapted by Umm Kulthum and its melody composed by the Egyptian composer Riad Al Sunbati [2] two years after her first song composed by Mohamed ...
Pages in category "Umm Kulthum songs" The following 6 pages are in this category, out of 6 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A. Al-Atlal;
"Inta Omri" (Egyptian Arabic: إنت عمري; also transliterated as Enta Oumri, Inta Omry, or Ente Omry) is a popular Egyptian song by Umm Kulthum. [2] [3] It was released in March 1965 by Sono Cairo Records. [1]
Prior to being adopted as the UAR's national anthem, it was used as a nationalist song performed by Umm Kulthum during the Suez Crisis in 1956, known in Egypt and the Arab world as the Tripartite Aggression, when Egypt was invaded by the United Kingdom, France, and Israel. Due to its strongly nationalist lyrics evoking national resistance, the ...