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

NE

Cairo · Egypt

Nadia El Masri

Cairo-based star of the current generation, known for baladi depth and orchestral raqs sharqi with live musicians. (Demo profile.)

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 relying on large theatrical movements, she became admired for refined hip work, emotional expression and precise musical interpretation.

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 regular dance performances, she continued a highly successful acting career and became an important cultural figure in Egypt.