Found On the Web! Oum Kalthoum | 1000 Recordings to Hear Before You Die

Found On the Web! Oum Kalthoum

posted by Tom Moon on October 31, 2008 at 10:26 am
in Oum Kalthoum, Arabic Music, Egypt, vocal improvisation

This short video, one of many YouTube clips featuring the legendary singer Oum Kalthoum, offers English subtitles translating the lyrics and surprisingly crisp sound.

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#1 from Julian, New York - 11/04/2008 3:14

Wonderful site, I heard about the book on this radio show I listen to every morning, The Matt Pinfield Show, WRXP 101.9 of New York.

I just placed an order of the book, can’t wait to check it out.

#2 from Amena, austin, texas - 11/05/2008 9:16

I am so happy this is on here. There are several websites where one can download several of her performances for free. Absolutely wonderful.
here is one of the websites
http://umm.infomideast.com/list.html

#3 from Gesine, Germany - 11/10/2008 11:19

I love this clip, it´s actually an exerpt of a longer clip by the BBC about this amazing singer.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hI7TVPQ1hSc

#4 from Tom Moon - 11/10/2008 2:49

thanks for that longer clip! magic from start to finish!

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