Star of the East | Zehava Ben Sings Umm Kulthum

A tribute to the singer who paved the way for many others, set the bar that remains unbroken to this day, and became a massive cultural phenomenon first in Egypt and then in the entire world. The classics written for her, the songs that became anthems, and the wonderful works associated with her will be performed with the orchestra by the iconic singer, the local diva — Zehava Ben.

At the beginning of last year, the world marked Umm Kulthum’s passing, she who was called the Star of the East and one of the great and timeless symbols of Arabic music. Thi series of concerts is a tribute to the singer who paved the way for many others, set the bar that remains unbroken to this day, and became a massive cultural phenomenon first in Egypt and then in the entire world. The classics written for her, the songs that became anthems, and the wonderful works associated with her will be performed with the orchestra by the iconic singer, the local diva – Zehava Ben.

Guest singer: Nour Darwish