Diva of Arab Music

I chose this rating because it was an exceptional compilation of Oum Kalthoum. She deserves the name of "The Diva of Arab Music" and this collection showcases it perfectly. Her music is as popular in the Arab world as Maria Callas is in the Greek world, but as time has gone by, it has become more difficult to obtain her recordings.

Very crisp and clean recordings with little audience interaction which is good for when you want to listen to the music itself. Some are close to studio versions in terms of solidity and lack of air rushing past often found in concert recordings.The small booklet included grants the audience a small insight into how her contemporaries in the entertainment industry perceived her as well as some personal quotes from The Lady herself.Overall, worth the money and an excellent addition to a collection or to introduce someone to Om Kalthoum.

Love this CD set. Many thanks. Great dealer.

Oum Kalthoum talking about is talking about the goddess of Egypt, XXLo century Arabic music was all in Egypt, it was Egypt. In this splendid collection of 5 CD only thing that is missing is a librto able, not only his life but also of you distinguish recordings, recordings are correct, but music and voice are pure oriental fantasy. 10 issues for just 5 CD. Themes 30 or almost 60 minutes. Worth to spare

"Amazing" doesn't begin to describe the singing on this CD. After all, it's Oum Kalthoum! BUT, the liner notes leave much to be desired. While the booklet does include rare photographs and notable quotes & accolades, there is not a single write-up about the songs themselves -- not even a rough translation of the titles! Oum Kalthoum's voice transcends language and touches the heart, but even so a CD set like this should include information about the poetry that she is singing.

It's Om Kulthum. What more is there to say?

Ces musiques orientales sont d'une très grande qualité. Les enregistrements sont irréprochables. J'avais pris connaissance de cette compilation dans un livre qui classait les meilleurs cd de musiques du monde et je ne suis pas déçu.

Hablar de Oum Kalthoum es hablar de la diosa de egipto, de la musica arabe del siglo XX. Lo fue todo en Egipto, ella era Egipto. En esta esplendida coleccion de 5 CD lo unico que se echa en falta es un libreto en condiciones, No solo de su vida, sino hablar de Oum Kalthoum de su importancia en todo el Oriente medio, de los datos de las grabaciones, de los musicos, en fin informacion del contenido En esta esplendida coleccion de 5 CD lo unico que se echa en falta es un librto en condiciones, Las grabaciones son correctas, pero la musica y su voz son de pura fantasia oriental. Apenas 10 temas para 5 CD. Temas de 30 o casi 60 minutos. Merece la pena de sobra

Magnifique !On aime ou... on n'aime pas !C'est du tout ou rien...

Schrecklich! Was für ein Gejammer!