In the past century some, Arab women were at the forefront of the region’s music scene, matching talent with – if not surpassing – their male peers. Some homegirls even went on to reach super international stardom, most notably Om Kulthum and Fairouz, without selling out on their art. Even today, Arab female singers continue to move audiences without forfeiting their integrity. This International Women’s Day, we salute these 13 female singers from all over the Arab world.
