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Distant Divas

BBC Radio 4
on BBC Radio 4 FM

The first of two programmes in which Kate Mosse celebrates international women singers. Um Kalthum (1904-75) rose from humble beginnings to mesmerise the Arab world with her melancholy love songs and exceptional voice. Rana Kabbani discusses her life.
Producer Lucinda Montefiore

Contributors

Unknown:
Kate Mosse
Unknown:
Rana Kabbani
Producer:
Lucinda Montefiore
Source: Radio Times

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