From the 1930s through the 1970s her performances drew huge crowds. Egypt s leading poets composed for her. Her songs are still frequently broadcast throughout the Arabic speaking world. During her later years, she became an outspoken supporter of Nasser and traveled the Arabic-speaking world in support of her government. This film about Umm Kulthum is narrated by Omar Shariff and features footage from performances by Umm Kulthum.
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