Umm Kulthum. . . an authentic melody and a unique performance, imposing its presence on the scene in the twentieth century and growing and expanding to reach all corners of the Arab world. The Star of the East, Umm Kulthum, distinguished herself by her honest words, her exquisite melody, and her beautiful expression through an artistic combination. She shone with her towering majesty, the strength of her refined performance, and the fluidity of her distinctive style, making her albums rank first in sales in the cassette market to this day.
Years have passed since the passing of the star who illuminated the artistic sky since the beginning of this century, and despite this absence, she remains in full glory, standing tall, beyond any competition, despite the hundreds. . . indeed, thousands of voices resounding from the Levant to the Maghreb. This is confirmed by the record sales figures for Umm Kulthum's albums, which lead the competition every year. She is the favorite singer of generations who did not live to see her as much as they adored her voice and experienced love through her sweetest songs. Many have tried to understand the reasons behind Umm Kulthum's greatness and longevity despite all those years. Some attribute it to her unique voice, others to the constellation of artists of her time, including poets and composers, who contributed to building Umm Kulthum's glory and their own. Others have pointed to Umm Kulthum's humane nature. But whatever the interpretations and analyses, Umm Kulthum is a "charisma" that will never be repeated.
