EGYPT Silver AH1396 1976 1 Pound Om Kalsoum NGC MS65 1 YEAR TYPE KM# 455 (004)

Om Kalthoum (1904 - 1975) was an iconic
Egyptian singer, songwriter, and actress, revered as one of the greatest and
most influential Arab singers of the 20th century. Born in the early 1900s in
Tamay ez-Zahayra village, El Senbellawein, she rose from humble beginnings to
become the "Star of the Orient" (Kawkab el-Sharq). Her powerful voice and
emotional depth in performance connected deeply with audiences, transcending
cultural and national boundaries. Om Kalthoum's repertoire consisted of a
variety of styles, from traditional Egyptian music to songs that incorporated
Western instruments and orchestration. Her monthly concerts, broadcast live from
Cairo, were eagerly anticipated events, attracting millions of listeners from
across the Arab world. Om Kalthoum's legacy endures, with her music still widely
listened to and revered for its expressiveness, rich poetry, and the masterful
command of Arabic language and music