Enta Omri

'You Are My Life' — the landmark meeting of Umm Kulthum and composer Mohamed Abdel Wahab. Its long instrumental sections are a rite of passage for oriental dancers.

Performances

Dancers known for this song

Legend · Egypt

Soheir Zaki

Soheir Zaki became famous for her subtle, elegant and deeply musical interpretation of Egyptian dance. She is widely credited as the first major Oriental dancer to perform to the music of Umm Kulthum, including the celebrated song “Enta Omri.” Rather than…

Legend · Egypt

Tahia Carioca

Tahia Carioca was celebrated for her grounded musicality, controlled movement and unmistakably Egyptian stage presence. She rose to fame after joining Badia Masabni’s troupe and became one of the defining dancers of the 1940s and 1950s. After retiring from…