Egyptian singer Umm Kulthum died 50 years ago this week. She remains arguably the most influential Arab singer in and outside the Arab world. In Paris, there were three days of concerts to pay homage.

Leila Mourad was an Egyptian singer and actress, and one of the most prominent superstars in the Arabic - speaking world in her era. Lillian Zaki Mourad Mordechai was born on 17 February 1918 , to ...