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The traditional '''music of [[Jordan]]''' has a long history. Rural [[zajal]] songs, with improvised poetry played with a [[mijwiz]], [[tablah]], [[arghul]], [[oud]], [[Rebab|rabab]], and [[reed 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.
[[File:Museu de la Mediterrània de Torroella de Montgrí (84)- mijwes jordània.jpg|thumb|Shababa, mijwiz and yarghul]]

== Traditional Jordanian musical instruments ==
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.
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* [[Flute]]/[[reed pipe]] known as ''Shababa''
* [[Mizmar (instrument)|Mizmar]]
* [[Mijwiz]]
* [[Arghul]] known as ''Yarghul''
* [[Oud]]
* [[Tablah]]
* [[Rebab]]
* [[Bagpipes]] known as ''Gerbeh''
* [[Riq]]
* [[Daf]]
* [[Simsimiyya]], found in the port city of [[Aqaba]] and the southern desert
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== Popular music ==
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 strong [[Bedouin]] and sub-Arabian area. It has a diverse variety of elements which creates a unique platform.
Jordanian bands and artists are blending Arab-Western [[electronic pop]] to the world stage. Over the past decades [[Diana Karazon]] and others were the most popular among the mass audience, in mid-2000s Indie bands such as [[JadaL]] and others emerged and found a moderate amount of success amongst the youth in Jordan and the region. The Bedouin singer [[Omar Al-Abdallat]] (known for his [[national anthem|patriotic song]] "Hashemi, Hashemi"), [[Toni Qattan]], and singer [[Hani Mitwasi]] (the winner of the Jordan Awards 2010)<ref>Jordan Awards 2010</ref> are perhaps Jordan's biggest stars.<ref name="Badley and al Jundi, pg. 392">Badley and al Jundi, pg. 392</ref> 

In [[Amman]], the capital of Jordan, there has been a movement of [[alternative rock|alternative music]] in the last decades. [[Rock music|Rock]] bands that mix Western and Eastern influences are becoming more popular. Notable local music groups in this spectrum include [[Hayajan]]. The local and regional scene also flourished with bands such as [[JadaL]] (2003), [[Autostrad (band)]] (2007), [[Akher Zapheer]] (2007), [[El Morabba3]] (2008), [[Aziz Maraka]], and others.

Jordan also has an underground [[Heavy metal music|heavy metal]] scene with bands such as [[Bilocate]]. 

[[Arabic hip hop]] and Arabic rap artists in Jordan have added to the music scene. Notable artists include [[El Far3i]] and [[Torabyeh]]. 

[[Electronic dance music]] and [[pop music]] producers from Jordan have thrived in the last decade. Notable artists include [[Ayah Marar]], known for her global hit "[[Thinking About You (Calvin Harris song)|Thinking About You]]" with [[Calvin Harris]]. The Jordanian-Egyptian duo [[Bedouin (DJ)|Bedouin]] has also broken onto the world scene, having collaborated with artists like [[Virgil Abloh]] and [[Black Coffee (DJ)|Black Coffee]]. In 2022 they recorded a hybrid live set for [[Cercle (company)|Cercle]] in Petra. Other recent electronic and pop acts include [[Dana Salah]] and [[Zeyne (singer)|Zeyne]].

Although some music in the region does not adhere to a specific cultural tradition, artists such as [[Llunr]] (pop) and [[Pinwheel Valley]] (indie rock) have produced works that promote messages of peace. 

Classical music performers and composers of Jordanian origin include [[Zade Dirani]] and [[Salam Murtada]].

== See also ==
{{Portal|Jordan}}
*[[Arabic music]]
*[[Arabic pop music]]
*[[Tawfiq Al-Nimri]]

== References ==
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== External links ==
* [http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b007z0ld BBC Radio 3 Audio (60 minutes): The Bedouin.] Accessed November 25, 2010.
* [http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b007zsbc BBC Radio 3 Audio (60 minutes): Amman: Ilham Al madfai, Toni Qattan and Shou Al Ayam.] Accessed November 25, 2010.
* [http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b008jysf BBC Radio 3 Audio (60 minutes): Jordan&nbsp;– Amman: Ilham Al Madfai.] Accessed November 25, 2010.
* [http://www.jordaniansongs.net Jordanian songs] {{in lang|ar}}

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