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Samia Gamal in Iraq

We bring you a translation of an article written by Samia Gamal herself! This article was published in El- Kawakeb Magazine, on March...

Dear Golden Era enthusiasts, here we have another translation of an article about Naima Akef from El Etnain Wal Dunya Magazine, April 3rd...

It was not only Samia Gamal who visited the US; Tahia Carioca went to Hollywood too! Here I present a translation of the article about...

Here I provide you with a translation of a third part of a four piece interview with Samia Gamal for Nora magazine (February 9th 1995)....

Here we present a translation of a short article written about Naima Akef. The original article in Arabic was published on 14 August,...

This article was written by Naima Akef herself and it was published in El-Etnain Wal Dunya Magazine on January 12th, 1953. The...

Here I present a translation of the first part of an extensive interview with Samia Gamal, from Nora Magazine, 26 Jan1995. The...

In my following research, I have looked at several aspects of Taheya's performances in movies. I have analysed 179 dance videos, spanning...

The story of spontaneous marriage of Samia Gamal to a Texas millionaire, and their even more turbulent divorce.

You have seen them. I am sure about it. Wonderful photos of Samia Gamal with light coming from her hips. These photos were used many...

The Bellydance Museum has three collections – Golden Era in Egypt, Pre-Golden Era in Egypt, and Western World & Bellydance. But what does...

Samia Gamal spent a few short years in the United States. It was always her dream. During one of her visits to Paris, she met American...

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