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fri 25 aug 2023 22:00 hour

Traditional classical music from the Egypt.

This episode is dedicated to the great Egyptian composer Mohamed El-Qasabgi (or Al- Qasabji)  and his work with the legendary Umm Kulthum (Om Kolsoum). His work with Umm Kulthum between 1920s and 1940s is considered as one of the most progressive , creative and refined in the modern Arab song composition. He formed a duo with the poet Ahmad Rami and togather explored Umm Kulthum’s voice to the fullest and were a main force in her rise to the top.

El-Qasabgi also a Ud (Oud) innovator and virtuoso and was Umm Kulthum’s Oud player until his death in 1966.

We’ll listen to a live performance of their most famous works: Raq el-Habib from the 1950s and a couple of their typical romantic 1930s work .

 

 

Playlist: 

  1. Raq El Habib                                                               : 42:45
  2. Yalli Enta Gembi                                                         : 07:14
  3.  Yalli Widadek Safali                                                  : 06:31

 

 

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