National Geographic Music (National Geographic)

Welcome to the 7th Millenium as seen from the mother ("umm") of all cities. Welcome to the mother of all songs. Umm Kalthum (1902-1975), bigger in the arab speaking world than Maria Callas and Elvis Presley in the West put together. Welcome to the world of Mahmoud Fadl, ambassador of Cairo Cool, master drummer of the Nile and director of Nubian soulsters Salamat. In his follow- up to the highly acclaimed album "Love Letter From King Tut-Ank Amen" he plays tribute to the eternal Diva, 25 years after her death - and the biggest funeral ever seen in Cairo. Umm Kalthum 7000 packs a full compliment of young instrumentalists from the Cairo Opera who live and breathe the music of the divine Umm, and welcomes the outstanding Salwa Abou Greisha - from the famous Nubian musicians' family - as the featured vocalist.

— CalabashMusic.com