Arrangements and musical direction: Tom Cohen
Guest singer: Nour Darwish

Early last year, the world marked the anniversary of the passing of Umm Kulthum—the legendary "Star of the East" and one of the most enduring symbols of Arab music. This concert is a tribute to an artist who paved the way for generations to follow, set an unsurpassed standard to this day, and became a cultural phenomenon—first in Egypt and ultimately around the world. Her timeless classics, the songs that became anthems, and her masterpieces will be performed by The Jerusalem Orchestra East & West, joined by the iconic singer and local diva Zehava Ben.