Cambridge Takht: An Evening with Umm Kulthum

Schedule

Thu Jul 16 2026 at 08:00 pm to 10:00 pm

UTC+01:00
Location

Grand Junction at St Mary Magdalene's | London, EN

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Celebrate the legendary voice of Egyptian singer Umm Kulthum in a special tribute evening of Tarab in our spectacular setting
About this Event

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 and Grand Junction, as part of the Right Here, Right Now programme, supported by the DCMS and Arts Council England (Supporting Grassroots Music fund).

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Where is it happening?

Grand Junction at St Mary Magdalene's, St Mary Magdalene Church, London, United Kingdom

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GBP 13.70 to GBP 24.54

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