Sami Abu Shumays on Umm Kulthum

Sami Abu Shumays is one of the leading Arab violinists in the US, and a vocalist. In this episode, he shares the story of Umm Kulthum, the legendary voice of Egypt and the Arab world.

Sami will bring A Tribute to Umm Kulthum – Gholobt Asaleh fi Ruhi to the Ragas Live Festival 2026, featuring Zahra AlZubaidi, Zafer Tawil, Mohamed Salah, Sami Abu Shumays, and The Umm Kulthum Workshop.  

Ragas Live Festival 2026
October 17-18 at Pioneer Works
24 Hours
Door 6PM
7PM-7PM

Schedule https://ragaslive.com/‍ ‍@ragaslivefestival

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