Cambridge Takht: An Evening with Umm Kulthum
Celebrate the legendary voice of Umm Kulthum in a special tribute evening of Tarab in our spectacular setting
Join us for a special evening as Cambridge Takht returns to Grand Junction, with guest artist and rising qanun player Hend Al Zouari, to perform timeless Tarab classics by the late Egyptian singer Umm Kulthum, 51 years after her passing.
The evening celebrates the Star of the Orient’s unparalleled voice and raw emotional power that mesmerised audiences for years.
Lineup:
Narjes Abouda – Voice
Mohamed Emad – Violin/Band leader
Mohamed Nour – Oud
Aida Moreno – Double bass
Hanna Hawa – Darbouka (Tabla)
Omar Madani – Riq
+ Special Guest: Hend Zouari – Qanun
The evening is presented by Arts Canteen and Grand Junction, as part of the Right Here, Right Now programme, supported by the DCMS and Arts Council England (Supporting Grassroots Music fund).