Hatem Bourialquantant years after his disappearance in February 1975, Om Kalthoum continued to be adored as if it was yesterday … In the Arab world, the Cairote diva brings together all the votes to the point where a joke describes “only woman admitted in male cafes”.
Indeed, his voice continues to reign in many public places and, as if by magic, the new generations too, know at their fingertips the legendary “Fakarouni”, “Al Atlal” or “Begin Omri”.
Artists like Shakira who resumed “Begin Omri” or like the British Steve Hillage who sampled Om Kalthoum are there for many.
Today, while the commemorations of the fortieth anniversary of the disappearance of the Eternal Diva continue, several European countries are associated with this tribute, especially in Germany and France.
However, the biggest celebrations should take place in Egypt next fall with an exceptional performance of the Cairo Opera orchestra.
The star of the Orient (Kawkab Echarq) still shines on Europe and the Arab world.
