Umm Kulthum: The Star of the East Cover:Hardcover / My little earth-thing

/ My little earth-thing

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Umm Kulthum: The Star of the East Cover:Hardcover / My little earth-thingA picture book about the life and career of an unforgettable Arab icon, Umm Kulthum, the most powerful voice in the Arab world. Umm Kulthum was an iconic Arab singer whose powerful voice captivated the region for over five decades. Admired by the likes of Maria Callas, Bob Dylan, Robert Plant, and Bono, she became a symbol of cultural pride. Born to a poor village sheikh in Egypt, she defied social norms of her time, convincing her parents to send her