Inta Omri Explained

Inta Omri
Cover:Inta Omri.png
Type:single
Artist:Umm Kulthum
Label:Sono Cairo Records
Length:59:11
Genre:Egyptian Music
Composer:Mohamed Abdel Wahab
Lyricist:Ahmad Shafik Kamel

"Inta Omri" (إنت عمري; also transliterated as,, or) is a popular Egyptian song by Umm Kulthum.[1] [2] It was released in March 1965 by Sono Cairo Records.

Composition and legacy

The song (literally "You Are My Life") was composed by prominent Egyptian musician Mohamed Abd Elwahab with lyrics by Egyptian poet Ahmad Shafik Kamel. It has been sung by many singers including Egyptian singer Amal Maher, whose voice is considered one of the closest to Umm Kulthum's. It is composed in maqam Sikah Balady,[3] which is usually used to portray feelings of freedom, romance, and gentleness.[4]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ulaby. Neda. Umm Kulthum: 'The Lady' Of Cairo. NPR. 29 September 2019. 15 March 2010.
  2. News: Elkhatib. Israa. Inta Omri: Um Kulthoom & Abdel Wahhab's Famous Collaboration. 29 September 2019. Barakabits. 29 September 2016.
  3. Web site: مقام بلدي. ar.
  4. Web site: Arabic Maqams on the Oud. schoolofoudonline.com. 25 November 2017 . 9 March 2020.