For example, NasserвЂ™s speeches and other government messages were frequently broadcast immediately after Umm KulthumвЂ™s monthly radio concerts. Some claim that Umm KulthumвЂ™s popularity helped NasserвЂ™s political agenda. In addition, Umm Kulthum was a dedicated Egyptian patriot since the time of King Farouk. When he discovered that she was no longer allowed to sing, he reportedly said something to the effect of вЂњWhat are they? Crazy? Do you want Egypt to turn against us?вЂќ It was his favor that made the musicians guild accept her back into the fold. Nasser did not hide his admiration for her. At one point the Egyptian musicians guild she became a member of (and later the president of), rejected her because she had sung for the then-deposed king. FameД«y 1948 her fame had come to the attention of Gamal Abdel Nasser, who would later become the president of Egypt. In 1932, her fame increased to the point where she embarked upon a large tour of the Middle East, touring such cities as Damascus, Baghdad, Beirut, and Tripoli. El Asabgi introduced Umm Kulthum to the Arabic Theatre Palace, where she would experience her first real public success.

Furthermore, she was introduced to the renowned lute virtuoso and composer Mohamed El Asabgi. Rami also introduced her to French literature, which he greatly admired from his studies at the Sorbonne, Paris, and eventually became her head mentor in Arabic literature and literary analysis. She also maintained a tightly managed public image, which undoubtedly added to her allure.ДЄt this point in her career, she was introduced to the famous poet Ahmad Rami, who wrote 137 songs for her. In Cairo, she carefully avoided succumbing to the attractions of the bohemian lifestyle, and indeed throughout her life stressed her pride in her humble origins and espousal of conservative values. However, she waited until 1923 before accepting the invitation. At the age of 16 she was noticed by Abol Ela Mohamed, a modestly famous singer, and by the famous oudist Zakaria Ahmed who asked her to accompany them to Cairo. When she was 12 years old, her father disguised her as a young boy and entered her in a small performing troupe that he directed. village muezzin, taught her to recite the QurвЂ™an, and she is said to have memorized the entire QurвЂ™an. At a young age, she showed exceptional singing talents. The Egyptian Ministry of Information places her actual date of birth as Decemalthough likely to be born December 20, 1898.

Umm Kulthum was born in Tamay ez-Zahayra village in El Senbellawein, Dakahlia Governorate, Egypt, original name Fatima Ibrahim Beltagy. Oum Kalsoum Umm Kulthum Om Kalthoum Omm Kolsoum Umm Kolthoum

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