Why I Love to Draw Umm Kulthum (and Why It’s the Perfect Gift for Any Arabic Music Lover)

Okay sooo…You know that one person who can give you goosebumps with just their voice?Yep. That’s Umm Kulthum 

Every time I draw her, I feel like I’m entering this magical time machine that’s filled with velvet couches, golden chandeliers, and old radios crackling with legendary music. She’s not just a singer — she’s an entire vibe.

Draw Umm Kulthum = Her Voice = Time Travel

Let’s be real: when Umm Kulthum sings "Enta Omri" or "Al Atlal", the world just pauses for a sec. My coffee gets warmer, my heart beats louder, and suddenly my sketchbook starts moving on its own 😅She’s not just music, she’s EMOTION. Deep, poetic, dramatic, glorious emotion. Drawing her is like trying to capture the soul of an entire generation in one swoosh of eyeliner and a patterned dress.

She’s a Cultural Icon, but Make it ✨Fashion✨

I mean… her look?? The iconic glasses, the handkerchief, the hair bun, the embroidered dresses, the ✨drama✨ — it’s pure art. So I turn her into a bold, colorful QoolCool character full of life, power, and sparkle. She's like the Beyoncé of 1960s Cairo.

Every line I draw feels like a love letter to Arab elegance and strength.

The Best Gift for Arabic Music Lovers 🎁

If you have a friend, teta, or even a partner who:

• cries over "Alf Leila we Leila"

• knows every word to "Fakarouni"

• still owns a record player

... then THIS is the gift.A mug, a tote bag, a wall print — anything with my Umm Kulthum art on it becomes a piece of nostalgia, style, and Arab pride rolled into one!

Seriously, nothing says I see you and your dramatic playlist like a cool, illustrated version of the queen herself.

So yeah…

I love to draw Umm Kulthum because she’s part of my roots, my rhythm, my art, and my heart. And when I share her in my illustrations, I’m passing on that warm, poetic magic to someone else’s home 💛

Want her in your life too? 👉 Check out the collection on QoolCoolSora.com! ✨