Oum Kalthoum

Oum Kalthoum

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Oum Kalthoum, often referred to as the 'Star of the East', was an iconic Egyptian singer, songwriter, and actress, born on December 31, 1898. Renowned for her powerful voice and emotive performances, she became a cultural phenomenon throughout the Arab world. Her songs, often infused with themes of love and longing, continue to resonate with audiences today. Oum Kalthoum is celebrated not only for her music but also for her significant impact on Arab culture and her role as a symbol of national pride.

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Oum Kalthoum is a famous singer whose titles have been covered by Rasha Rizk.

Rasha Rizk et l’Orchestre symphonique tunisien au Théâtre de l’Opéra : Excellence artistique et émotion nostalgique
La Presse de Tunisie – major Tunisian francophone daily, est. 1936·TunisiaTunisia· 2026-06-19
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Chirine Lajmi performed a long excerpt of 'Fet El Miaâd' by the star of the Orient Oum Kalthoum.

Soirée ramadanesque au Théâtre municipal : Retour
La Presse de Tunisie – major Tunisian francophone daily, est. 1936·TunisiaTunisia· 2026-02-27
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Oum Kalthoum rose against the constraints of a conservative society that silenced women and became a national icon.

Sélection Le Matin : 4 nouveaux films arrivent en salles ce week-end
Le Matin – prominent French-language Moroccan newspaper·MoroccoMorocco· 2025-12-12
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Oum Kalthoum is portrayed as a legendary diva whose life and struggles are explored in the biopic 'El Sett'.

FIFM 2025 : «El Sett» dévoile la femme derrière la légende Oum Kalthoum
Le Matin – prominent French-language Moroccan newspaper·MoroccoMorocco· 2025-12-04
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Oum Kalthoum is referred to as the 'Star of the East' and her voice represents a national heritage.

Oum Kalthoum : sa famille dit non à des concerts en « Palestine Occupée »
La Presse de Tunisie – major Tunisian francophone daily, est. 1936·TunisiaTunisia· 2025-11-15
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Hafedh Makni recently paid tribute to Oum Kalthoum in a grand concert.

Concerts de reprises d’artistes étrangers : Quelle place sur la scène culturelle tunisienne ?
La Presse de Tunisie – major Tunisian francophone daily, est. 1936·TunisiaTunisia· 2025-11-02
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Oum Kalthoum is one of the great masters in Anass Habib's repertoire.

La voix du Marocain Anass Habib pour incarner la lumière à Nimègue
Le Matin – prominent French-language Moroccan newspaper·MoroccoMorocco· 2025-08-31
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Oum Kalthoum is the diva whom Ahlem paid tribute to by performing the song 'Ghani Chouai Chouai'.

Ahlem en apothéose – La Presse de Tunisie
La Presse de Tunisie – major Tunisian francophone daily, est. 1936·TunisiaTunisia· 2025-08-23
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Oum Kalthoum dominated the Arab music scene for decades and is celebrated for her powerful voice and emotional songs.

Il y a 50 ans la voix des Arabes s’est tue – La Presse de Tunisie
La Presse de Tunisie – major Tunisian francophone daily, est. 1936·TunisiaTunisia· 2025-08-23
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Oum Kalthoum was a legendary Egyptian singer whose music continues to resonate with audiences today.

Un hommage à Oum Kalthoum, 50 ans après.. – La Presse de Tunisie
La Presse de Tunisie – major Tunisian francophone daily, est. 1936·TunisiaTunisia· 2025-08-19
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Oum Kalthoum is celebrated as a legendary singer whose music resonates with audiences in Tunisia.

le dernier hommage scénique à Fadhel Jaziri au Festival International de Hammamet – La Presse de Tunisie
La Presse de Tunisie – major Tunisian francophone daily, est. 1936·TunisiaTunisia· 2025-08-11
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Oum Kalthoum is a legendary singer whose music is featured in the performance.

Fadhel Jaziri envoûte Hammamet avec une fresque théâtrale et musicale – La Presse de Tunisie
La Presse de Tunisie – major Tunisian francophone daily, est. 1936·TunisiaTunisia· 2025-08-11
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Oum Kalthoum's iconic songs serve as an inspiration for Asma Ben Aïssa's artistic project, intertwining memory and craftsmanship.

Trois faires, trois sensibilités – La Presse de Tunisie
La Presse de Tunisie – major Tunisian francophone daily, est. 1936·TunisiaTunisia· 2025-08-03
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Oum Kalthoum is referred to as the star of the East and a significant figure in Arabic music.

Et la voix d’Oum Kalthoum résonne  – La Presse de Tunisie
La Presse de Tunisie – major Tunisian francophone daily, est. 1936·TunisiaTunisia· 2025-08-01
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Wael Jassar paid tribute to Oum Kalthoum by performing her song 'Alf Lila et Lila'.

une soirée inoubliable – La Presse de Tunisie
La Presse de Tunisie – major Tunisian francophone daily, est. 1936·TunisiaTunisia· 2025-07-27
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Oum Kalthoum, known as the 'Fourth Pyramid' or 'Star of the East', continues to inspire and is celebrated for her powerful voice and musical legacy.

« La Voix des femmes » de Zeid Hamdan – La Presse de Tunisie
La Presse de Tunisie – major Tunisian francophone daily, est. 1936·TunisiaTunisia· 2025-07-07
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Oum Kalthoum's hologram concert was a successful highlight of the previous Mawazine Festival edition, setting the stage for Abdelhalim Hafez's return.

Mawazine 2025 : Hologramme du légendaire Abdelhalim Hafez, un retour majestueux à l’âge d’or de la chanson arabe
Le Matin – prominent French-language Moroccan newspaper·MoroccoMorocco· 2025-06-24
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Carmen Suleiman also performed a selection of songs from the great Oum Kalthoum, showcasing her versatility.

Mawazine 2025 : Carmen Suleiman ouvre le bal avec un concert haut en couleurs
Le Matin – prominent French-language Moroccan newspaper·MoroccoMorocco· 2025-06-20
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Oum Kalthoum's song was performed during the concert, showcasing her lasting influence.

ON NOUS ECRIT - Retour sur « Hadret Ishq » de Ghalia Benali : La Beauté de la poésie chantée
La Presse de Tunisie – major Tunisian francophone daily, est. 1936·TunisiaTunisia· 2025-03-24
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Oum Kalthoum is referenced as a legendary diva whose songs were performed by Adnen Chaouachi.

Festival de la médina - Adnen Chaouachi à Bir Lahjar : Un concert brillant de Tarab
La Presse de Tunisie – major Tunisian francophone daily, est. 1936·TunisiaTunisia· 2025-03-21
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Oum Kalthoum is commemorated for her significant impact on Arabic music during a special concert by the Orchestre Symphonique de Carthage.

Hommage à Oum Kalthoum : “Mélodies d’Orient” par l’Orchestre Symphonique de Carthage
La Presse de Tunisie – major Tunisian francophone daily, est. 1936·TunisiaTunisia· 2025-03-04
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Oum Kalthoum is recognized for her significant impact on Arabic music and her strong stage presence.

Imed Zarka, chercheur en musicologie et auteur du livre « Le degré zéro de la musique » : « La musique est importante dans l’histoire de l’humanité »
La Presse de Tunisie – major Tunisian francophone daily, est. 1936·TunisiaTunisia· 2025-03-02
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