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Riyad al-Sunbati and the art of improvisation
Riyad al-Sunbati and the art of improvisation newspress_en Fri, 09/18/2026 - 13:37 Culture & Social Affairs Most listeners remember Riyad al-Sunbati as the composer behind some of Umm Kulthum’s greatest songs. But many don't know about his incredible improvisational skills.
- Riyad al-Sunbati was Umm Kulthum's celebrated song composer
- His improvisational skills evident in 1960s Cairo recordings
- Taqasim reveals his mastery of unmeasured improvisation