Cambridge Takht: An Evening with Umm Kulthum
**Celebrate the legendary voice of Egyptian singer 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 A
Cambridge Takht: An Evening with Umm Kulthum
**Celebrate the legendary voice of Egyptian singer 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 A
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Thu 16 Jul
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Grand Junction
Grand Junction at St Mary Magdalene's, Rowington Close, London, W2 5TF
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**Celebrate the legendary voice of Egyptian singer 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** *Grand Junction's Right Here, Right Now programme is supported by the DCMS and Arts Council England (Supporting Grassroots Music fund).*