Jordan Festival
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| Country and Region | Jordan — Amman |
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| Type of Festival | Music |
| Location of Festival | Amman, Amman; Jarash, Jarash; Dead Sea, and Petra, Aqaba, Jordan |
| Festival Address Information | OrangeRed |
| Festival Description | The Jordan Festival takes place each year for one month in various venues that are considered jewels of Jordan. Arab, Jordanian and an international line-up of stellar musicians have included Placido Domingo, Diana Krall, and Julia Migenes. The Jordan Festival is partnered with Lebanon’s Beiteddine Festival to further enrich cultural dimension of the events. With the two festivals joining together they will benefit one another in building and enriching experiences, create networking opportunities, and by promoting local artists and international artists. For more information about the Beiteddine Festival visit the profile page at |
| Festival Dates | June 30 - August 30, 2010 |
| Festival Links | http://www.jordanfestival.jo/ |
Festival Events:
Artists 2010:
- A Tribute to Oum Koulthoum: Amal Maher
- Pink Martini
- Il Divo
- Rim Banna, Humam Ammari & Jadal Band
- Rafael Amargo
- Kathem Al Saher
- Itar Shame, Omar Al Faqir & Aziz Maraqa
- Palestine Youth Orchestra
- Talal Abu Al Ragheb, featuring photos of Zohrab
- Shaolin Monks
- Trio Khoury & Nawajazz
- Jordanian Nights: Macadi Nahhas, Salam, and Shoo Hal Ayyam
- Farida and the Maqam Ensemble
- Mercan Dede
Other Sources:
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Articles and Reviews:
- Official Announcement of the Activities of the Jordan Festival 2010 (Al Bawaba, May 17, 2010)
http://www1.albawaba.com/ - Diana Krall and Placido Domingo to Perform at Jordan Festival
(All About Jazz, June 26, 2008)
http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/news.php?id=19874
Practical Info:
Venue:
- Jabal Al-Qal’aa (the Citadel)
Amman, Jordan
Tickets:
- Online Ticketing Box Office
http://www.ticketingboxoffice.com
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