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Macadi Nahhas, a leading voice among the young Jordanian artists, has a sparkling talent, distinguished voice, and an astonishing presence. With her own special style, she revived music and songs from the Middle Eastern heritage and folklore that were long forgotten.
Born in Amman in 1977, she obtained a Diploma in music from the Music Conservatory of Beirut.
Her music career began after her first live performance at the Jerash Festival in 1997. Since then, Macadi has been active in the music scene, where she performed at various cultural festivals and events in Jordan, Lebanon, Tunisia, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Denmark.
In 2001, she recorded and produced her debut album “Kan Ya Ma Kan,” which was released later in 2003 due to the War in Iraq. The project was from the Iraqi Heritage with the participation of the Iraqi National Orchestra led by the well-respected and known conductor, Mohammad Amin Izzat.
Her second album, KhilKhal, was released at the end of 2006.
The project combined musicians from Lebanon and Jordan, introducing folklore from the Middle East with a contemporary twist, mixing Arabic tunes with Cuban and Latin Jazz.
The album was produced by Macadi and was recorded in Jordan.
The third album, titled “Jowwa Al Ahlam,” which was addressed mainly to children and families, was released in 2009. The CD received various positive critiques, especially for its moral and constructive messages and values.
Macadi released in July 2012 the album “Ila Salem,” which is a compilation of her best songs. She pays tribute in this album to her late father, Salem, who had been her first supporter and fan when she first started her singing career.
Macadi’s latest album, “Nour,” is the pinnacle of her musical career. The album was recorded at the end of 2013 and early 2014 and embarks on a new era in Macadi’s artistic career, where she wrote, composed, and arranged most of the songs on the album. The album is claiming high reviews and critics in the artistic scene. The album was mastered at Abbey Road Studios and was produced by Maqam Productions.
Macadi recorded several jingles for many TV and radio programs. She was hosted on different TV and radio programs and talk shows; “Khalik Bel Bait” – Beirut, “El Dar Darkom” – Tunisia, “Yawm Jadid” and “Yese’d Sabahak” – Jordan, and Dubai TV.
Her main events and concerts include:
Al Bahrain 23rd World Music Festival – Closing Ceremony Al Manama – October 2014
Jerash Festival 2014 – Jordan - June 2014
“Nour” Album Launch Tour in Cairo (3 concerts) and Alexandria – April 2014
Nour Album Launch in Beirut and Amman – May and June 2014
The British Council Program “One Voice” in Cardiff, UK
World Music Festival Sharjah, Feb 2014
Live in Sharjah Forum – 2013
Closing Ceremony of the Arab Thought Foundation Awards Ceremony, Dec 2013
Live in Kuwait – 2013 Al Qurein
The Jowwa Al Ahlam puppet show tour, Amman 2013
The UNW One Woman Song Participation
Lead singer in Philip Araktunji's movie "The Immigrant"
Participation in Anna Corbera's project
Live in Tripoli with Maqam and Jana association
Live in Siblin, Lebanon 2013 with Maqam and Jana
Live in Beirut 2013
Live in Amman (Fundraising for War Refugees), Amman 2013
Live at Carthage (Music and Peace Festival), Tunis - 2013
Tour in Cairo with Jazz Band Iftikasat - 2013
Live at De Centrale Gent, Belgium – 2012
Live at N9 Eeklo, Gent – Belgium 2012
Live at Beirut Arab University – Lebanon 2012
Festival Du Monde Arabe – Montreal, Canada 2012
Amsterdam Meervaart Theatre – 2012
Taxi Orient Production Tour – Belgium 2012
Left Bank Cairo, Egypt 2012
Al Sawi Cairo, Egypt 2012
Live at DRM Beirut 2012
Ramadan Fi Amman Cultural Event 2012
Safadi Cultural Foundation, Lebanon 2012
Amman Festival, Amman 2012
Summer Cultural Festival at the Museum of Kuwait 2012
Down Syndrome Amman Fundraising 2012
Beirut Live at Babel Theatre 2012
Abu Dhabi Festival 2011
Jordan Festival 2009 and 2010
Palestine National Festival in Ramallah in 2011
Participated in many social causes related events such as UNICEF and Al Hussein Cancer Center in Jordan 2010 and 2011
Al Jinenah Festival in Cairo, Egypt, 2009
Jerash Festival (Jordan) from 1997 to 2004
Images of the Middle East Festival in Denmark, 2006
Concert in Lebanese American University (Gulbenkian Theater) organized by Pablo Neruda Group, (13th Dec. 2000)
Concert in Lebanese Southern Cultural Center, (18th Mar. 2000)
Several fundraising events for Gaza and Lebanon Wars in 2006 under the patronage of Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah II
Participated in “Fight the Hunger” global musical demonstration, which included 100 artists from all over the world in 2006, organized by UNIFEM.
Several concerts for various occasions in various Lebanese universities and various Palestinian refugee camps
Various concerts in UNESCO Palace, Beirut for several cultural events
Represented Jordan in the “Europe Day” event, which was held in Amman, Jordan in 2009.
Performed at the World Economic Forum in Jordan in 2006
A fundraising concert for the benefit of Al-Hussein Society for the Habilitation/Rehabilitation of the Physically Challenged, organized by the Jordanian-Canadian Business Club, JOCABA – Jordan, (Oct. 2006)
Concert at (Karak Cultural Festival) Jordan – (Dec. 2006)
Concert at “Al Mawasem Festival” – Beirut, sponsored by the Swiss Embassy, (2005)
Fheis Festival (Jordan) 1998
Several joint concerts with the Lebanese poet Zahi Wehbi in Jordan, Lebanon, UAE, and Kuwait. Performed at the “Fete de la Musique,” organized by the French Cultural Center in Jordan and Lebanon in several years.
Born in Amman in 1977, she obtained a Diploma in music from the Music Conservatory of Beirut.
Her music career began after her first live performance at the Jerash Festival in 1997. Since then, Macadi has been active in the music scene, where she performed at various cultural festivals and events in Jordan, Lebanon, Tunisia, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Denmark.
In 2001, she recorded and produced her debut album “Kan Ya Ma Kan,” which was released later in 2003 due to the War in Iraq. The project was from the Iraqi Heritage with the participation of the Iraqi National Orchestra led by the well-respected and known conductor, Mohammad Amin Izzat.
Her second album, KhilKhal, was released at the end of 2006.
The project combined musicians from Lebanon and Jordan, introducing folklore from the Middle East with a contemporary twist, mixing Arabic tunes with Cuban and Latin Jazz.
The album was produced by Macadi and was recorded in Jordan.
The third album, titled “Jowwa Al Ahlam,” which was addressed mainly to children and families, was released in 2009. The CD received various positive critiques, especially for its moral and constructive messages and values.
Macadi released in July 2012 the album “Ila Salem,” which is a compilation of her best songs. She pays tribute in this album to her late father, Salem, who had been her first supporter and fan when she first started her singing career.
Macadi’s latest album, “Nour,” is the pinnacle of her musical career. The album was recorded at the end of 2013 and early 2014 and embarks on a new era in Macadi’s artistic career, where she wrote, composed, and arranged most of the songs on the album. The album is claiming high reviews and critics in the artistic scene. The album was mastered at Abbey Road Studios and was produced by Maqam Productions.
Macadi recorded several jingles for many TV and radio programs. She was hosted on different TV and radio programs and talk shows; “Khalik Bel Bait” – Beirut, “El Dar Darkom” – Tunisia, “Yawm Jadid” and “Yese’d Sabahak” – Jordan, and Dubai TV.
Her main events and concerts include:
Al Bahrain 23rd World Music Festival – Closing Ceremony Al Manama – October 2014
Jerash Festival 2014 – Jordan - June 2014
“Nour” Album Launch Tour in Cairo (3 concerts) and Alexandria – April 2014
Nour Album Launch in Beirut and Amman – May and June 2014
The British Council Program “One Voice” in Cardiff, UK
World Music Festival Sharjah, Feb 2014
Live in Sharjah Forum – 2013
Closing Ceremony of the Arab Thought Foundation Awards Ceremony, Dec 2013
Live in Kuwait – 2013 Al Qurein
The Jowwa Al Ahlam puppet show tour, Amman 2013
The UNW One Woman Song Participation
Lead singer in Philip Araktunji's movie "The Immigrant"
Participation in Anna Corbera's project
Live in Tripoli with Maqam and Jana association
Live in Siblin, Lebanon 2013 with Maqam and Jana
Live in Beirut 2013
Live in Amman (Fundraising for War Refugees), Amman 2013
Live at Carthage (Music and Peace Festival), Tunis - 2013
Tour in Cairo with Jazz Band Iftikasat - 2013
Live at De Centrale Gent, Belgium – 2012
Live at N9 Eeklo, Gent – Belgium 2012
Live at Beirut Arab University – Lebanon 2012
Festival Du Monde Arabe – Montreal, Canada 2012
Amsterdam Meervaart Theatre – 2012
Taxi Orient Production Tour – Belgium 2012
Left Bank Cairo, Egypt 2012
Al Sawi Cairo, Egypt 2012
Live at DRM Beirut 2012
Ramadan Fi Amman Cultural Event 2012
Safadi Cultural Foundation, Lebanon 2012
Amman Festival, Amman 2012
Summer Cultural Festival at the Museum of Kuwait 2012
Down Syndrome Amman Fundraising 2012
Beirut Live at Babel Theatre 2012
Abu Dhabi Festival 2011
Jordan Festival 2009 and 2010
Palestine National Festival in Ramallah in 2011
Participated in many social causes related events such as UNICEF and Al Hussein Cancer Center in Jordan 2010 and 2011
Al Jinenah Festival in Cairo, Egypt, 2009
Jerash Festival (Jordan) from 1997 to 2004
Images of the Middle East Festival in Denmark, 2006
Concert in Lebanese American University (Gulbenkian Theater) organized by Pablo Neruda Group, (13th Dec. 2000)
Concert in Lebanese Southern Cultural Center, (18th Mar. 2000)
Several fundraising events for Gaza and Lebanon Wars in 2006 under the patronage of Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah II
Participated in “Fight the Hunger” global musical demonstration, which included 100 artists from all over the world in 2006, organized by UNIFEM.
Several concerts for various occasions in various Lebanese universities and various Palestinian refugee camps
Various concerts in UNESCO Palace, Beirut for several cultural events
Represented Jordan in the “Europe Day” event, which was held in Amman, Jordan in 2009.
Performed at the World Economic Forum in Jordan in 2006
A fundraising concert for the benefit of Al-Hussein Society for the Habilitation/Rehabilitation of the Physically Challenged, organized by the Jordanian-Canadian Business Club, JOCABA – Jordan, (Oct. 2006)
Concert at (Karak Cultural Festival) Jordan – (Dec. 2006)
Concert at “Al Mawasem Festival” – Beirut, sponsored by the Swiss Embassy, (2005)
Fheis Festival (Jordan) 1998
Several joint concerts with the Lebanese poet Zahi Wehbi in Jordan, Lebanon, UAE, and Kuwait. Performed at the “Fete de la Musique,” organized by the French Cultural Center in Jordan and Lebanon in several years.
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