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The traditionalmusic ofJordan has a long history. Ruralzajal songs, with improvised poetry played with amijwiz,tablah,arghul,oud,rabab, andreed pipe ensemble accompanying is popular. The transition of old cultural music into hit pop songs is known worldwide. Recently, Jordan has seen the rise of many prominent DJs and pop stars.
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Jordanian music has a diversity and a range of components that make it a popular art. Over the centuries music has evolved and so did its instruments. Jordanian music comes with a variety of instruments.
Generally, there are two types of Jordanian music, each with unique platforms and various tracks: cheerful/fun/happy cultural songs and strong-meaning patriotic songs. Over the years, new varieties of singers and composers have emerged.
Jordan's music formed from the strongBedouin and sub-Arabian area. It has a diverse variety of elements which creates a unique platform.Jordanian bands and artists are blending Arab-Westernelectronic pop to the world stage. Over the past decadesDiana Karazon and others were the most popular among the mass audience, in mid-2000s Indie bands such asJadaL and others emerged and found a moderate amount of success amongst the youth in Jordan and the region. The Bedouin singerOmar Al-Abdallat (known for hispatriotic song "Hashemi, Hashemi"),Toni Qattan, and singerHani Mitwasi (the winner of the Jordan Awards 2010)[1] are perhaps Jordan's biggest stars.[2]
InAmman, the capital of Jordan, there has been a movement ofalternative music in the last decades.Rock bands that mix Western and Eastern influences are becoming more popular. Notable local music groups in this spectrum includeHayajan. The local and regional scene also flourished with bands such asJadaL (2003),Autostrad (band) (2007),Akher Zapheer (2007),El Morabba3 (2008),Aziz Maraka, and others.
Jordan also has an undergroundheavy metal scene with bands such asBilocate.
Arabic hip hop and Arabic rap artists in Jordan have added to the music scene. Notable artists includeEl Far3i andTorabyeh.
Electronic dance music andpop music producers from Jordan have thrived in the last decade. Notable artists includeAyah Marar, known for her global hit "Thinking About You" withCalvin Harris. The Jordanian-Egyptian duoBedouin has also broken onto the world scene, having collaborated with artists likeVirgil Abloh andBlack Coffee. In 2022 they recorded a hybrid live set forCercle in Petra. Other recent electronic and pop acts includeDana Salah andZeyne.
Although some music in the region does not adhere to a specific cultural tradition, artists such asLlunr (pop) andPinwheel Valley (indie rock) have produced works that promote messages of peace.
Classical music performers and composers of Jordanian origin includeZade Dirani andSalam Murtada.
