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A new book on the ultimate diva of 20th-century Arab singing Um Kolthoum describes a woman who had a determination that ...

Leila Mourad was an Egyptian singer and actress, and one of the most prominent superstars in the Arabic - speaking world in her era. Lillian Zaki Mourad Mordechai was born on 17 February 1918 , to ...

Egyptian singer Umm Kulthum died 50 years ago this week. She remains arguably the most influential Arab singer in and outside the Arab world. In Paris, there were three days of concerts to pay homage.

Egyptian film producers are currently seeking female Lebanese singers to star in their upcoming films. Lebanese singers Alissa, Haifa Wahbi, Maya Nasri, Nancy Ajram, Pascal Mash'alani, Katia Harb ...