Oum Kalsoum: The Fourth Pyramid
FRANCE
PARIS • Institut du Monde Arabe • 17 June - 2 November 2008
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This exhibition documents the history and significance of the legendary Egyptian singer Om Kalsoum (1904 - 1975) to modern Arabic culture. Born in El Senbellawein, Om Kalsoum is known in the Arab world as "the Star of the East" and "the fourth pyramid". She is remembered in Egypt and the Middle East as one of the greatest singers and musicians who have ever lived. The display features personal objects, costumes, books, photographs, musical scores, numerous recordings, films, recorded interviews and more. In addition, on the evening of 19 June at 8:30 pm a musical evening entitled, Tribute to Oum Kalsoum with Abir Nasraoui and Naziha Meftah has been planned, followed by another concert the day after with the ensemble Attourath. Ticket sales are brisk.
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Institut du Monde Arabe
1, rue des Fossés Saint-Bernard
75005 Paris
Tel: (33) 08 92 70 26 04
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