I've just come across this beautiful interview with Om Kalthoum, recorded just after her concert at the Olympia Théâtre in Paris, in November 1967. This was the one and only time in her career that she performed outside of the Arab world. It's a delightful, if short interview with questions asked by a star struck young interviewer. The Star of the East herself presents as stately, somewhat reserved, entirely modest, and of course overwhelmingly patriotic.
As for the impact of the concert, judge for yourself. Here is an extract of Om Kalthoum singing Enta Omri, "you are my whole life". This is also subtitled in English.
For any dancers new to Om Kalthoum who want to learn more, I should mention the lovely dancers resource complete with recommended listening and You Tube links on Candi's website.
www.habibadance.com
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