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Umm Kulthum, the Egyptian singer and performer, remains an Arab cultural symbol almost 50 years after her death. Photo: Al Ittihad
Umm Kulthum, the Egyptian singer and performer, remains an Arab cultural symbol almost 50 years after her death. Photo: Al Ittihad
Why Umm Kulthum remains a star on stage, in film and in the written word
A new biopic of the singer has been announced starring Egyptian actress Mona Zaki