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*Zeyne debuts at Jerash blending jazz, rap, Arabic music
Big Sam brings hip-hop wave to ancient theatre

Jerash – On Monday night, young Jordanian singer Zeyne Sajdi, known artistically as Zeyne, lit up the Northern Theatre stage at Jerash Festival with a vibrant performance that fused rap, jazz, and traditional Arabic music — captivating a large crowd that included Princess Reem Ali and other royals.

Zeyne’s set showcased her unique sound, marked by smooth emotional delivery and an artful balance between modern musical styles and her Jordanian-Palestinian roots. In a brief speech on stage, she described her Jerash debut as a dream come true:

> “Performing at one of the Arab world’s most historic stages is both an honour and a responsibility.”



This marked Zeyne’s first appearance at Jerash, part of the festival’s new focus on spotlighting emerging Jordanian talent and introducing fresh voices shaping the country’s global music identity.

At the end of her performance, Zeyne was honoured by Princess Jalila bint Ali and Prince Abdullah bin Ali.


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Big Sam ignites crowd

Later that evening, Jordanian rapper Big Sam delivered a high-energy as part of Jerash Festival’s 39th edition, drawing a massive youthful audience of rap fans and alternative music lovers.

Taking over the Northern Theatre stage, Big Sam performed a selection of his hit tracks — including ‘Enta Al-Sabab’ and ‘Law Marra Bas’ — with the crowd echoing his lyrics and beats.

The set pulsed with hip-hop energy, reflecting his signature style and growing influence in Jordan’s independent music scene. His appearance was part of the festival’s expanded platform for contemporary art and youth-driven music.

This marked Big Sam’s first-ever performance at Jerash, signalling a turning point in the festival’s embrace of new genres and shifting cultural trends among Jordan’s younger generations.