Dr. Ramzi Salti commemorates 50 Years Since the Death of Umm Kulthum-- February 3, 2025 Umm Kulthum (1898–1975) Introduction: A Cultural Icon and the Voice of the Arab World On February 3, 2025, we mark the 50th anniversary of the death of the legendary Egyptian singer Umm Kulthum, one of the most influential artists in the history of Arab music. For half a century, her voice has resonated through time, her music transcending generations, borders, and cultures. Known for her unparalleled vocal ability, emotive performances, and captivating stage presence, Umm Kulthum remains a symbol of artistic excellence and cultural pride. Rare color footage of Umm Kulthum by Director Youssef Chahine Umm Kulthum's impact extends far beyond her music. She was a pioneering force in both the cultural and political landscapes of the Arab world, her songs representing themes of love, longing, heartbreak, and social change. Today, as we reflect on her life and legacy, we remember a woman whose contrib...
أميرة البيلي شاعرة مصرية من مواليد محافظة الاسكندرية بدأت كتابة الشعر من ٢٠١٤ واستمرت في تطوير اسلوبها في الكتابة والالقاء وتميزت في الفترة الاخيرة بأسلوبها الخاص. وقد نالت قصيدتها "أنا مليت" والتي أبكت مصر بالمركز الاول في مسابقة ابداع الاسكندرية. يمكنكم مشاهدة الفيديو أدناه أو عبر الرابط التالي: أنقر هنا كلمات القصيدة تعبت فَ قمت كلمته مانا بنته هيفهمني ويفهم اني محتاجة يكلمني ويسمعني ويفهم اني مخنوقة وحضنه بس هيساعني فَ كلّمته. الو ؟ هوانت ليه ساكت ؟ ألو فيا حجات ماتت ! الو تعبانة في أسمعني .. يرد يقول وايه يعني ؟ ما كل الخلق تعبانة ..وايه يعني ملامحك لسة بهتانة ما عادي كلنا مرضى .. جرحني بعجزي عن اني ارد القسوة ليه لكن .. انا قلبي مهوش داكن عشان يقسي ويكره حد.. مهواش حد فـ ليه جرّح .؟ وزعلني ياريته ما رد ، وليه اتغير بقا بارد وليه شارد بعيد عني ما كان بيقول زمان اني مراته وام لعياله وقالي اني هبقاله انا باقية لكن هو الي بيعافر ليخسرني كسرني لكني حبيته.. ياريتني ما كُنت حبيته ووهبته القلب واديته حنين عمره ما كان يحلم بحد يحبه يوم قدي .. ...
Fairuz: Habbaytak Bil-Saif [I Loved You in the Summer] فيروز – حبيتك بالصيف On a cold winter day بأيام البرد وأيام الشتي When the pavement becomes a lake and the streets are drowning والرصيف بحيرة والشارع غريق A girl would come from her old house تجي هاك البنت من بيتها العتيق He would tell her "wait for me," so she would wait in the street ويقلا انطريني وتنطرعالطريق He would leave and forget her while she withered in the rain. ويروح وينساها و تدبل بالشتي I loved you in the summer, I loved you in the winter حبيتك بالصيف حبيتك بالشتي I waited for you every summer, I waited for you every winter نطرتك بالصيف نطرتك بالشتي Your eyes became my summer, mine became your winter وعيونك الصيف وعيوني الشتي Our meeting place my love will be beyond seasons and time. ملقانا يا حبيبي خلف الصيف وخلف الشتي A stranger passed by and gave me a letter ...
Amr Diab Releases Song Honoring Egyptian Revolution مصر قالت - عمرو دياب
Amr Diab has just launched a pro-revolution song a week, dedicated to the "the martyrs of January 25فا" entitled "Masr Alet" [Egypt has Spoken], written by Magdy al-Najjar, composed by Amr Diab and arranged by Adel Haqi.
The song (and video clip below) are dedicated to those young people who lost their lives during the Egyptian uprising.
Below are the lyrics (in Arabic) followed by an English translation
مصر قالت صوت ولادي كلمة الحق في بلادي
هما دول سر التحدي, هما دول زهرة جهادي
هما دول هما الشباب
مصر قالت الكرامة عزة النفس بشهامة
هما دول أكبر علامة, كل حي وله قيامة
زي ماقال الكتاب
مصر قالت أنحيازي عمره ماكان لأنتهازي
مستحيل هقبل تعازي, في الشهيد رغم أعتزازي
ألا من بعد الحساب
مصر قالت الحقيقة في العزيمة والأرادة
هما دول سر الريادة, والعمل افضل عبادة
تستحقي 100 ثواب
Egypt said, "My children's voices speak the truth in my land.
They are the secret of the challenge, they are the flower of my struggle.
They are the youth, they are the ones."
Egypt said, "Dignity is the pride of the self with bravery.
They are the greatest symbol, every neighborhood has a resurrection.
As the scripture has said."
Egypt said, "My alignment has never been opportunistic.
I will never accept condolences, for the martyrs despite being proud of them.
Except after judgment has been passed"
Egypt said, "Truth is in determination and willpower.
They are the secret of leadership, and work is the best worship.
You deserve 100 rewards."
The popular web site Wikeez.com reports that the release of this song is not without controversy.
Here is an excerpt from their article:
At the time Amr Diab came out to defend himself, denying his escape from Egypt with the start of the Egyptian revolution, our "Wikeez" correspondent in Cairo knew from sources in Cairo International Airport that Amr Diab had traveled to London on January 25 with his family and children, and came back on Monday. As a result, Amr's fans and public considered that he let them down by escaping to London, and launched an aggressive campaign against him on Facebook: "Goodbye Amr Diab, you better stay home" and asked him to quit singing because he has lost his audience. (Source: Wikeez.com)
