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Egyptian Singer Umm Kulthum Still Enthralls, Fifty Years After Her Death

State of the World from NPR

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The Lasting Impact of Umm Kulthum on Arabic Music and Identity

This chapter delves into the lasting impact of the legendary Egyptian singer Umm Kulthum, whose music offers emotional and political solace even fifty years after her passing. It highlights her significance in shaping Egyptian identity and resilience, particularly in the aftermath of the Six-Day War.

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