Warda Al-Jazairia was an Algerian singer who was well known for her Egyptian Arabic songs [Getty]

Sabah was a Lebanese singer and actress [Getty]

Umm Kulthum was a legendary Egyptian singer, songwriter, and actress [Getty]

Asmahan was a celebrated Syrian-born Druze princess, singer, and actress [Getty]

Layla Mourad was an Egyptian singer and actress [Getty]

Fairuz is a Lebanese singer [Getty]