Katheryn Russell-Brown

Nov 26, 2024 | kirkusreviews.com | Rhonda Roumani |Katheryn Russell-Brown |Frank Morrison |Candace Fleming

A well-crafted biography of a lesser-known singer who deserves many more tributes. In spite of sexism, the singer also known as “Egypt’s Fourth Pyramid” built a storied career with her voice and integrity. Growing up in a village where few families believed in educating their daughters, Umm Kulthum (1898-1975), who was named after a daughter of the Prophet Muhammad, defied expectations early by memorizing the Qur’an.