http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.7631&variant=artist-playlists&rws=%2Foum-kalthoum%2Fplaylists.rssOum Kalthoum may easily be Egypt's most important singer, period. More beloved than most Americans can even comprehend, Kaltoum's songs defined one of the most tumultuous periods in Egyptian history, as the country made its transition from British rule to freedom and self-governance. Singing in classical Arabic, Kaltoum began performing -- dressed as a boy -- at an early age to supplement her family's income. She went on to wide fame in the Arab world, interpreting songs with such passion, depth and finesse that crowds begged her to sing a single line repeatedly, sometimes for hours. To this day, Kaltoum's songs pervade Egypt, somewhat like Shakespeare in the English-speaking world. A true find on the Internet. - Sarah BardeenMiddle Easten720Tue, 29 Dec 2009 21:10:25 -0800 http://static.realone.com/rotw/images/logo_rhapsody_113x22.gif http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.7631&variant=artist-playlists&rws=%2Foum-kalthoum%2Fplaylists.rss Oum Kalthoum may easily be Egypt's most important singer, period. More beloved than most Americans can even comprehend, Kaltoum's songs defined one of the most tumultuous periods in Egyptian history, as the country made its transition from British rule to freedom and self-governance. Singing in classical Arabic, Kaltoum began performing -- dressed as a boy -- at an early age to supplement her family's income. She went on to wide fame in the Arab world, interpreting songs with such passion, depth and finesse that crowds begged her to sing a single line repeatedly, sometimes for hours. To this day, Kaltoum's songs pervade Egypt, somewhat like Shakespeare in the English-speaking world. A true find on the Internet. - Sarah Bardeen http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.16460354&variant=play&rws=%2Foum-kalthoum%2Fplaylists.rss Rock/Pop Fri, 8 May 2009 01:47:44 -0700 Playlists Featuring Oum Kalthoum on Rhapsody Online 16460354 ply.16460354 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.16460354&variant=play&rws=%2Foum-kalthoum%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.15009144&variant=play&rws=%2Foum-kalthoum%2Fplaylists.rss World/Reggae Wed, 14 Nov 2007 07:37:14 -0800 Playlists Featuring Oum Kalthoum on Rhapsody Online 15009144 ply.15009144 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.15009144&variant=play&rws=%2Foum-kalthoum%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.8643617&variant=play&rws=%2Foum-kalthoum%2Fplaylists.rss Rap/Hip-Hop Sun, 27 Sep 2009 09:55:29 -0700 Playlists Featuring Oum Kalthoum on Rhapsody Online 8643617 ply.8643617 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.8643617&variant=play&rws=%2Foum-kalthoum%2Fplaylists.rss