In this episode I look into Um Kulthum's style of singing and how she induced a state of Tarab in her listeners. Her repetitions, improvisations and heart felt singing intoxicated her listeners. Egypt was the first Arab country to have witnessed an active feminist liberal movement - this was all part of the 1919 revolution. Um Kulthum, through her art, voice and personality embodied independency and power..   

Content used,  references and further reading: 

 Music Links مصر اللتي في خاطري  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZhBv... Instrumental part Alf Leila Wa Leila https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ul4z6... 

Instrumental part https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wBvu...  

Reading https://www.theguardian.com/music/202... https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b007...  

Documentaries https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwk0l...  

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