Dance Away With Zen Master Yahia Sweis New Single

Yahia Sweis is a passionate young man, but the father of the girl he loves can kick his butt. Yahia loves the girl from next door where their both houses are separated by a wall--he wants to tear down that wall. So Yahia makes a proposition  let me marry your daughter in accordance with the religious traditions off course.

At least this is how his new single goes. Yahia is a spirited singer from Jordan, he did appear on Star Academy three years ago. I think he has a winner song here and it has the wild appeal to most Arabs. The beat will be welcome in Palestine, Jordan, Iraq, Syria, and Lebanon. The lyrics are dripping passion, Yahia looks the part. This is a song that will be welcomed by the young and the old. The young will like the upbeat style, the old will cheer the traditional style.    

Yahia is well composed guy, a very quite personalty, and a student of Computer sciences. His song Karmal 'Ayonik will be a great calling card for concerts and othber parties. Great Job Yahia, you have made a great choice here.  

- يحيى صويص -- كرمال عيونك - Yahia sweis -- kermal 3yonik 2012-. جديد

Toni Qattan Coffee And Traditional Arab Marriages

Toni Qattan might be this summer's biggest music surprise, he has seen so many music festivals and traveled across the Arab world including Palestine for concerts. He is a big deal in Jordan and Lebanon too. But his latest single which I did not love at first is shown that the guy is a hit-maker.

Using the Bedouin dialect to tell of the marriage tradition when a family asks for the hand of a young lady into marriage to one of their boys. They have to serve coffee and let the elders talk about this union. The song turned out to be a hit and embraced by both ladies and men alike. It's a happy song about a wedding season. Toni did well with the song and he has performing it all summer long.

طوني قطان - قهوتكو مشروبة (مهرجان ليالي القلعة 2012)

Ahat " Woes" Band Making Rap Cool Again

Ready for yet another indie band making its mark on the music scene? These guys want to rap and their rap is political...they come from the land of Jordan and their tracks are telling tales of the Arab stories from the Spring and before. They are just starting out, so their voice has not been tweaked yet.

I think these guys have plenty to rage about, they band is made-up of three dudes and one lady--Meera. Some rap, some find beats, other composes and one takes pictures. Learn more about this band that states they have been around since 2008. The lead rapper is Yasir Haddad, Tarek Al Badri raps and takes pictures, and Ali Al Zibady beat box and music guy.

I hope in four years from now, I would come back and have a lot more to say about the rap band that made is big.... it's easy to rap, but to make it last is never easy.


اغاني راب عربي فرقه اهات من الاردن


استضافة اعضاء فرقة آهات الجزء 1 - رؤيا | Roya

Video: Asking Random Arab People To Sing Is Fun

I love people who when put on the spot, can come up with a rendition of their favorite song on camera. This is what one Arab TV attempted to do so well. They walked in the streets of Jordan, Egypt and Lebanon and asked people around the streets and in their cars to give them a sample of the songs they like to listen to.

I was amazing by how many people agreed and did a version of of their songs. To be frank, some of these people have impressive voice, but all of them seem to be like fun people. This is a simple formula, I could tell about 80 percent of the songs.

What song would you perform?

   من ذاكرة الموسيقى و الغناء - برنامج مزازيك حلقة ٥ جزء ٢

U-Seff Raps From Jordan's Overlooked Slums

U-Seff did not rap from the void, he comes form a poor and marginalized area in Jordan--an area that's not Amman. He hates the sucker part of town. The markets where the trash is all over the streets. Corruption and no services. He might not have the strongest voice out there, but you will not miss his frustration. U-Sef is proud of his part of town, he loves it. But he thinks it can be better.

He is chocking in the inside yet he manged to smile and be happy. I love his name and how he spelled, a rather refreshing way to stand out. Full name is Yousef Qasrawi Also Known As "U-Seff Qasrawi" Aka Music Kid ( فتى الموسيقى ). He's from Palestine yet he Was Born In Romania but He currently Lives In Jordan.When he Started Rapping he wasn't that good quality production he did, but With time he got better and better.

Respect U-Seff! You rre good buddy

U-Seff - Hay 7aretna | Official Underground Music Video |

Samira Tawfik's Best Hit Songs Are Here

I call her the dark pearl of Lebanese songs, the lady of Lebanon's other people, the line that rocked hard and  the original mountain side vocalist, and the legendary singer who continues to inspire the career of dozens of young Lebanese singers

Samira was not the hottest girl in the room, but what she might have lacked in good looks made up for in confidence and attitude that moved generations. Samira did not have a chance in making it in her home, so she made a habit of singing in Jordan and Syria where she has made a huge name for herself and then came back home and was treated as an iconic lady. Then she made movies too and did well then. Her first songs were recorded in Jordan using the Jordanian Bedouin style

Her career took her to all those fine places where the Lebanese expats live (In Australia she performed in front of Queen Elizabeth, in Mexico she performed too, in Venezuela she performed and was given an ward by the Parliament, she has also performed in France, London and Africa)

Samira is still alive with us, living at home but struggling with a number of health issues that come with age. She has made a lot of people happy and for that the people are grateful. A collection of her best and most famous songs is below

اجمل اغاني سميرة توفيق

Toni Qattan, The Guy Who Keeps Jordan Interesting

Few years ago, Jordan almost lost one of its youngest and brightest pop stars, Tony Qattan who was struggling with some serious health issues at the time. Two years later, he is back with force being the live of the party at Amman and Palestine biggest summer music festivals. We have shared his videos in Palestine this summer, and now comes his videos form his Amman concerts.

I like Tony he seems like a natural at this and he has always shown that he can keep the fans pleased with his varying style in between romance and folklore songs. He seems to be one of those happy people who you can tell if he is smiling--he seems to pull that one off very well.

Enjoy his own song and hgis cover of Jordan's most popular song Ya Saad. Not to mention Toni's good looks and high sense of style
 طوني قطان - دبك دبك حفلة 2012


طوني قطان يا سعد حفلة

Aside From Her Fake Egyptian Accent, Mais Hamdan Is Cool

Mais Hamdan is a funny gal who does a great job hosting a number of shows in Egyptian TV. She has moved over to acting, and she seems to have song alright in that. But I never thought she should be singing, I do not like her performance and I think her vocals are not that strong.

Having said that, there's a sweet hint in her voice, so it's not all bad. Checkout her new single song, a song she recorded for a show where she is also starring. A drama about living in upper Egypt in the country side. Mais does a very fine job in impersonating singer, she has even upset some of them

Mais grew up in Jordan, so for her to try to speak with an Egyptian accent is a bit laughable. She has offended Egyptians few Ramadans ago when she told a joke that pissed off some people. Anyhow she is still in business as you can tell by this song. Mais will also appear not in one TV dramas, but in three this Ramadan.
Mais Hamdan - Yabo Shal (Al-Nar w El-Tayeen) Song

Rawad Saab Is Looking For A Wife And He Needs Your Help

Rawad likes brand names, he is driving a Mercedes, wearing cool trendy gear, all to declare his intentions. He wants to get married and he is asking you folks to introduce him to her. He wants a sweet girl whom his parents would approve of. He does not have many pictures of his floating around the net--he should look into that.

Good manners, good looks, you gotta go with the Lebanese Rawad sings. Tunisia, Egypt, Syria, Jordan, Iraq and Morocco all get a shout out in the song. Then the Arab Gulf gets its shout out too. Just marry an Arab girl that's the song if you could not find the Lebanese one It's a clever song to break into the show business. Arabs are suckers for such songs.

Rawad is a young and good looking lad, he would not find it hard to find a lady.

Rawad Saab - Baddi Etjawaz / رواد صعب - بدى إتجوز

Sara VS Nasser ساره و ناصر Rap VS Pop

Duets can be often off the cob which to say they are corny. Part of making a duet is showing that you believe and if you have to put an act, you should not hesitate.

Here's a music video that will not have you think corny. A Jordanian rapper who appeared on Star Academy wears customs and peacocks as he tries to stand out from the pack. She is young and mature, she is also Egyptian or sounds like one. A grownup girl gets to meet the childish dude, this ought to be fun to watch

The clip is made by a guy who watched a lot of blockbuster movies. Spider-man, Batman, 300, the Matrix, X-Men and sponge Bob. Why is Nasser shouting and getting worked up so bad? There is some cute battling between pop and rap. I like Nasser walking around in his underwear showing off his guns. Watch any giggle

Adar Tetadar - Sara VS Nasser قدر تتقدر - ساره و ناصر

Do You Like This Mais Hamdan Song? Because I Don't

Multi talented Mais Hamdan has a drama on TV about living in the deep Egyptian south or upper Egypt as it has been really known. Then they asked her to do thre show's open credit song, and she cannot say no to that. I happen not to find this song any good, and I happen to think that Mais does not have the vocal strength or ability to pull any song.

I know she acts and presents TV shows, her sister Mai is the singer, I think each should stick to his craft. Why am I so mean? This is a song that should be only performed by someone who has lived an Egyptian childhood in those parts of the world, not someone who is there just for the money.

Mais Hamdan - Ya Abo Shal (Live)

Syrian Mohammad Bash Marks Ramadan With Smiley Album

The young and plenty handsome Syrian composer singer who appeared on Star Academy's sixth season in 2009 has been making music since then. His latest a Ramadan album with a music video where he is the center and where he song celebrates being faithful.

His voice is made for romance, and his talent has impressed so many in his short career. Bash is also Jordanian for his mother side. He offers a delightful song and puts his talent on exhibit. He just seems to be too smiley to be there.  

Tell me what you think....

 Mohamad Bash Asbahna w Amsaina محمد باش أصبحنا وأمسينا

Lian Bazlamit To Perform in Jordan Ramadan Concert

If you was wondering where has pop up and coming Lian Bazlamit has gone, worry no more. She has a concert in Amman this summer, in time for the month of Ramadan--I would have chosen the Eid time.  celebration. It seems she is the headline of a big Amman bash with three other performers in three separate concerts.

August 2, 2012 alongside Syrian pop star Samer Cairo
August 9, 2012 alongside Lebanese heartthrob Josef Attieh
August 16, 2012 alongside Lebanese power horse Adam

The venue is at a place well know in Amman, Action Target is bringing the young songstress, Lian is set to perform in all concerts. I am sure her fans cannot wait to see their starlet who is making a good use of her summer.

Soltan Zamany - Khaled El Taib سلطان زمانى - خالد الطيب

Funky songs are back with Khaled El Taib new single. I ADORE the music for the clip, but I am not too crazy about the music video filmed in some mall in Jordan and parking lot. I look the trendy singer whose funk look and movements make him the one to keep an eye on.

I do like the flow and the beat, and the simplistic lyrics. It's hard to fake cool, so I think Khalid has made it look easy. I also like the title of his song....the Sultan of my time! I like happy, funky songs when they are well made, and I think we have one here.

Soltan Zamany - Khaled El Taib سلطان زمانى - خالد الطيب

Tony Qattan 2012 Song About Stupid Old Arabs

The cool thing, if a group or a delegation of old Arab men comes to any given home, and refuse to drink the coffee served until their request has been honored. Most if not all people accept such offer because of the hospitality tradition rooted in the desert culture. So when a family wants to ask the hand of a woman in marriage they send the old and respectable men in the family to do the asking.

This is cool, but what if the woman says no? Will those old men go back and eat their word? so here's a scenario....they host family says, sure whatever you ask we will give you. These guests ask for the girl's hand in marriage. She might say no! While most will honor her wish, and go back on their word--this is something Islam is keen on by the way. But then the families might want to get the girl to change her mind.

Lecture aside, here's a song about the very same story, but Jordanian Palestinian singer Tony Qattan where he says "your coffee will be drunk!" And the girl will be your girl now, so congratulation. This is a happy song and shows that the singer is well raised and knows the tradition well. My thing is this, old men do not always know the right things....they are only assumed to have such knowledge.

As for this song I like the beat and the energy is brings. And yes the cool old school instruments incorporated.
 جديد طوني قطان - قهوتكو مشروبة 2012

Torabyeh ft. Husam Abed - Ghorbah

Torabyeh ft. Husam Abed - Ghorbah ("Alienation")
غربة - ترابية مع حسام عبد
Jordan

Released on February 13, 2012
Source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zGnGeiMun8
Click here to download the mp3

Mad props to Torabyeh for writing out the Arabic lyrics and the English translation themselves!

Click here to read Jackson Allers's piece about Torabyeh at World Hip Hop Market.

فيرس ١ / رصاصة

مكانتي من ورا فني مشوه

وشعري عن شعبي لشعبي مالو أي معني 

خروجي من الأرض مسألة وقت فقط 

وعملي للأحسن مش لألقي أجر بالسما 

بس بدي مكان أضمن فيو حق إبني 

آنا مش قاتل بس قادر أجرم من أجل حقي 

عشان وطني قلمي قاعد بكتب باسمي 

بديش مجندة اسرائيلية تمنع دفني بوطني 

بدي أندفن بنفس المقبرة إللي اندفن فيها جدي 

وانا من طفولتي بحلم لما أكبر أصير جندي 

مع الوقت إكتشفت لمين بدي أنتمي 

محمود عباس فتح حماس ولا جبهة 

خليني حر حواري لإنهم كلهم مرتزقة 

مش قادر أتعامل مع شعب عايش جوا كذبة 

الصورة حلوة والخلفية مدمرة 

صرنا بدنا فيزا إحنا مشان ندخل وطنا 

شكلو الشعب إلتهى بالثورة 

نسى العراق ونسى شتيلا وصبرا 

وانا رافض انسان بمستوى عادي 

والمتوفر بعمان بأفضل ظروفه انسان عاري 

فليش ما أنتمي لثورة حرة 

فيها صاحب العمل والأجير بنفس المستوى 

ولك رصاصة خلك هادي 

ولك كيف واسرائيل شعبها كلو جيش إحتياطي 

كورس/ حسام عابد

له ولو وصلنا لهيك مرحلة 

الوطن بدو رجال و وطنا صار أرملة 

جد قبعت وجى الوقت لواجه 

زياد رحباني قلهم مين الكافر 

فيرس ٢/ كاز

عم بضب أغراضي لجهز حالي للسفر 

من عمان لمكان فش فيو ضو قمر 

كلو صحرا كلو خمرة فس فيو شوية شجر 

لحتى غذي حالي منك .. إنتي يا طبيعة 

بنموك سريعة فما بتتهني بعمرك 

لإنهم بعملو على قصك فحقك عندي 

من كل هالكفرة إللي ما بآمنو بوجودك 

سيدي كان عندو بيارة وكان دايما يصونك 

بس لما إخوات **** إحتلو البلاد أخدوكي 

وعاش سيدي ومات وهو عم يحلم فيكي 

عم بجيكي أنا هسة لأشكيلك همي 

لإني حسيت في تشابه ما بينك وبيني 

مشاريع عمان عم ترميكي وترميني 

فيا أرض إحتضنيني ولجواتك رجعيني 

لإنو كل هالبنى إللي قوفك عم بزيد وجعي 

صار نفسي أصير غجري من خيمة لخيمة 

لأنو مكانتي بهالمجتمع مافي ألها أية قيمة 

نفسيتي مش سليمة، نفسيتي ماكلة خرا 

لإن **** ألف مرة ولساتنا عم نرجع لورا 

فا بعد إللي صار وبعد إللي هيصير 

بطل يفرق شو المصير مقتول أو أسير 

لإنو زيي زي كل واحد رمتو الدنيا بالقاع 

وحرمتو من الإستمتاع وحكمتو إنو ضاع 

بس الفرق الواحد إني راكي على إيقاع

كورس/ حسام عابد

له ولو وصلنا لهيك مرحلة 

الوطن بدو رجال و وطنا صار أرملة 

جد قبعت وجى الوقت لواجه 

زياد رحباني قلهم مين الكافر

Rasasah (Verse 1)

My status is deformed because of my art

My poetry for my people is meaningless

My departure from earth is only a matter of time

The good I do on earth is not to gain blessings from the heavens

I just want a place where I can secure my son’s rights

I am not a killer but I can commit a crime to protect my rights

For my country my pen is writing for me

I don’t want an Israeli soldier to stop me from being buried in my country

I want to be buried in the same graveyard my grandfather is in

Ever since I was young I dreamt of being a soldier

With time I discovered whom I belong to

Mahmoud Abbas, Fatah, Hamas or Jabha

Let me be free because they are all mercenaries

I can no longer deal with these people living a lie

The picture is nice but the background is destroyed

Now we need a visa to enter our own country?

It seems the people are distracted with the revolutions

They forgot Iraq and they forgot Shatila & Sabra

I refuse to be some regular human being

And what’s available in Amman in its best cases is bare

So why don’t I belong to a free revolution

Where the employer and employee are the same status

Rasasah; stay calm!

How can I when all the Israelis are reserve soldiers

Hussam (CHORUS)

Could it be that we have reached to this point?

Our country needs her men, she has become a widower

It’s time to stand up

Ziad Rahbani tell them who’s the non-believer!

Kazz (Verse 1)

I am packing my things getting ready to leave

From Amman to a place with no moonlight

All desert…all alcohol…with only a few trees

So I can feed myself from you mother nature

With your fast growth …you are never satisfied

Because they are always cutting you down…I will protect you

From all of those non-believers

My grandfather had an orchard and he always protected you

But when the sons of bitches occupied the land they stole you

And my grandfather lived and died dreaming of you

Now I come to you to share my pain

Because I felt that me and you are the same

The projects in Amman are throwing us around

Mother nature hold me and return me back inside you

Because all this construction above you is adding to my pain

I wish I was a gypsy going from tent to tent

Because my place in this society has no worth

I don’t feel well, I feel like shit

We’ve been fucked a thousand times and we’re still going backwards

After what has happened and what will happen

The fate is the same; murdered or captured

I am like all of those who life threw to the gutter

Deprived from happiness and sentenced to fade away

The only difference is that I am supported by rhythm”

Hussam (CHORUS)

Could it be that we have reached to this point?

Our country needs her men, she has become a widower

It’s time to stand up

"Ziad Rahbani tell them who’s the non-believer"

Aziz Abdo

Aziz Abdo
Lebanese star, born on September 23, has Swedish nationality as well as Lebanese citizenship since his family migrated to Sweden when he was one year old.He studied in Sweden and received the Bachelor of Business Administration. He entered the world of professional football, with an age less than 15 years, by joining "LCW" club which was considered to be one of the top ranked clubs in Sweden.Aziz was obsessed with fashion and fashion exhibitions and became one of the most famous Models in the Scandinavian States when he started working for "Scandinavian Models", which is one of the most important Ads and marketing companies in Sweden.In 2004, he entered the world of music by launching his first album "Jaw jnoun" which was very successful.Most of the success was achieved through his tours including Syria, Dubai, Bahrain, Jordan, and Lebanon.In 2006, Aziz issued a single "Ya habib L omer" and filmed in Hollywood under the direction of "Michael Ooblitz".In 2008, he issued a new album, "inti tcharrafi," which is an advanced step in his entertainment career.

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Choosing a road with an unpredictable end, Joana was motivated by her unique talent, her love for music & most important her family support.
It all started in 1993 when she participated in (Studio el fan) in folk music category competition where she sang for the famous Shadia & earned her first gold medal thanks to her beautiful voice & enchanting presence.In 1994, Joana started her successful career & soon became one of the best known artists in the gulf area.
She was named (The beloved singer) by Mr. Georges Ibrahim El Khoury, who is one of the most prominent figures in the Arab world.Joana Mallah released 6 albums so far, all with great success & she worked with major composers, poetsď?˝ for ex, Mr. Mohamed Diaaď?˝Dine, Salah Sharnouby, and Riad El Hamcharyď?˝Joana shot many beautiful clips; her last clip (Hatefdal Fi Alby) directed by Jad Choueiri was a great success for both artists especially for Jad who said that the clip was his biggest challenge till now.The young Joana participated in numerous international festivals like Carthage festival, the Arabic Song festivals of Jordan, Syria, and Lebanon.She also participated in other events that took place in England, Germany & France.Joana Mallah is simply a unique artist with a beautiful voice.

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Aziz Abdo

Lebanese star, born on September 23, has Swedish nationality as well as Lebanese citizenship since his family migrated to Sweden when he was one year old.
He studied in Sweden and received the Bachelor of Business Administration. He entered the world of professional football, with an age less than 15 years, by joining "LCW" club which was considered to be one of the top ranked clubs in Sweden.
Aziz was obsessed with fashion and fashion exhibitions and became one of the most famous Models in the Scandinavian States when he started working for "Scandinavian Models", which is one of the most important Ads and marketing companies in Sweden.
In 2004, he entered the world of music by launching his first album "Jaw jnoun" which was very successful.Most of the success was achieved through his tours including Syria, Dubai, Bahrain, Jordan, and Lebanon.In 2006, Aziz issued a single "Ya habib L omer" and filmed in Hollywood under the direction of "Michael Ooblitz".
In 2008, he issued a new album, "inti tcharrafi," which is an advanced step in his entertainment career.

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