Sugar Cubes

If you had asked me two years ago what do I think of Om-Kulthoom I would have told you how I devalue her songs and her voice, I was often told that when I “grow up” I’m going to change my mind, and that my opinion shows emotional immaturity. I must say that I never liked black and white Arabic movies either, in fact, I can’t stand Arabic movies in general and more than 90% of Arabic singers and actors/actresses.

Now I feel nostalgic to her voice, and to her songs. I now can see why old men spend time doing nothing other than listening to this unattractive lady with a scarf in her hand, dressing modestly unlike other female singers who reveal of their bodies more than they cover.

It’s funny I always thought of listening to Om-Kulthoom as another “guy thing”, especially that I used to be a fan of Abdul-Haleem, and always thought the love and passion with which he performs his songs are unique. I used to think that men love Om-Kulthoom while women love Abdul-Haleem. Needless to say, I was wrong…