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Dubai Opera is back in action after three months off due to the pandemic. One of its first shows is the Um Kulthum hologram performance. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Accompanied by a live band, the hologram Umm Kulthum performed many of the late diva’s greatest hits, including 'Al Atlal, Enta Omri' and 'Lessa Faker'. Dubai Opera
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The Umm Kulthum event, unlike other similar shows, benefits from the direct involvement of her family and official estate. Dubai Opera
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With some technological wizardry, the legendary Egyptian singer appeared at the Dubai Opera this weekend for a series of shows from August 6 to August 8. Dubai Opera
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The hologram had four wardrobe changes throughout the performance. Dubai Opera
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The hologram of Umm Kulthum performed at Dubai Opera for two nights. Dubai Opera
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Dubai Opera is back in action after three months off due to the pandemic. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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The Umm Kulthum hologram performance was once of the first since Dubai Opera reopened. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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There are safety measures in place at the venue. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Dubai Opera is back in action after three months off due to the pandemic. One of its first shows is the Um Kulthum hologram performance. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Dubai Opera is back in action after three months off due to the pandemic. One of its first shows is the Um Kulthum hologram performance. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Dubai Opera is back in action after three months off due to the pandemic. One of its first shows is the Um Kulthum hologram performance. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Dubai Opera is back in action after three months off due to the pandemic. One of its first shows is the Um Kulthum hologram performance. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Dubai Opera is back in action after three months off due to the pandemic. One of its first shows is the Um Kulthum hologram performance. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Accompanied by a live band, the hologram Umm Kulthum performed many of the late diva’s greatest hits, including 'Al Atlal, Enta Omri' and 'Lessa Faker'. Dubai Opera
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The Umm Kulthum event, unlike other similar shows, benefits from the direct involvement of her family and official estate. Dubai Opera
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With some technological wizardry, the legendary Egyptian singer appeared at the Dubai Opera this weekend for a series of shows from August 6 to August 8. Dubai Opera
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The hologram had four wardrobe changes throughout the performance. Dubai Opera
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The hologram of Umm Kulthum performed at Dubai Opera for two nights. Dubai Opera
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Dubai Opera is back in action after three months off due to the pandemic. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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The Umm Kulthum hologram performance was once of the first since Dubai Opera reopened. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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There are safety measures in place at the venue. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Dubai Opera is back in action after three months off due to the pandemic. One of its first shows is the Um Kulthum hologram performance. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Dubai Opera is back in action after three months off due to the pandemic. One of its first shows is the Um Kulthum hologram performance. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Dubai Opera is back in action after three months off due to the pandemic. One of its first shows is the Um Kulthum hologram performance. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Dubai Opera is back in action after three months off due to the pandemic. One of its first shows is the Um Kulthum hologram performance. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Dubai Opera is back in action after three months off due to the pandemic. One of its first shows is the Um Kulthum hologram performance. Chris Whiteoak / The National
The eerie nostalgia of watching Umm Kulthum's hologram concert at Dubai Opera
The legendary Egyptian singer's image took to the stage of Dubai Opera once again. Razmig Bedirian analyses both the significance and oddity of the performance
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Razmig Bedirian
10 August, 2020
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