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  • Oum Kalthoum - Les grandes vies

Oum Kalthoum - Les grandes vies

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*This book is written in French

Follow the journey of this woman of the people who became an international star and made her mark in a predominantly male environment.

How did a poor little girl become the voice of the Arab world?

Born in an Egyptian village, Oum Kalthoum had an exceptional voice. Nicknamed the Nightingale of the Delta, she was spotted by famous musicians who brought her to Cairo. Virtuoso, hard-working and strong-willed, she quickly became very popular. She sang of hope and freedom, but above all of love, in long songs that swept her audience along in immense pleasure.

Follow the journey of this woman of the people who became an international star and made her mark in a predominantly male environment.