The story of Middle Eastern music in the twentieth century is the story of Umm Kalthum. Until the early part of the century, the area had been divided, conquered and ruled by invaders for two millennia. Kalthum played no tangible part in the struggle for independence, but her voice united Arabs wherever Arabic is spoken. Beyond geographical boundaries, the Middle East is dominated by the music of Egypt, which imports musicians ...
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