From Egypt to Jordan, Here Are 10 Middle Eastern Bands You Should Add to Your Summer Playlist

By Malak Khaled

Music is something that everyone enjoys, whether it’s because of the creators or the audience. In modern times, Arab and Middle Eastern bands have managed to become a phenomenon that portrays society and illustrates many relatable aspects of life. 

Through their unique lyrics and innovative music, these 10 bands managed to attract a huge following who joined them on their musical journey. Scroll down to check them out!

Cairokee (Egypt)

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شكرا لكل جمهورنا في لندن اليكترك بالروم، لندن ١.مارس.٢٠٢٠ Thanks to our fans in London for making the concert as special as it was. Electric ballroom, London 1.March.2020 Credits to: @mohamed_hassan.photo

A post shared by Cairokee (@cairokee) on Mar 27, 2020 at 8:20am PDT

Sharmoofers (Egypt)

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رجوعنا للساقية مكنش عادي، ٣ حفلات متقفلين في يومين ورا بعض مع اجمد شارموفانز ولعنا الساقية في عز البرد. —— Costume Design: @littlesundos Wardrobe: @e.gypsy | @thefashionincubatorme Photography: @youssef_m_photography | @moagalleryph | @marcelo_photography12

A post shared by Sharmoofers (@sharmoofers_official) on Feb 27, 2020 at 1:07pm PST

Massar Egbari (Egypt)

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تاني واخر حفلات نوفمبر في القاهرة .. شكرا أقوي جمهور #أحنا_مسار_إجباري

A post shared by Massar Egbari (@massar.egbari) on Nov 13, 2019 at 2:49pm PST

Mashrou’ Leila (Lebanon)

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LA, 🔥🔥🔥!Thank you for all the love last night. Off to San Francisco today. Show is tomorrow night (Oct 5) at @theregencyballroom! Tickets still available (link in bio)

A post shared by Mashrou Leila | مشروع ليلى (@mashrouleila) on Oct 4, 2019 at 9:55am PDT

Akher Zapheer (Jordan)

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⠀ ذكريات من القاهرة 💜🖤 ⠀ 📸: @salahossam 🧡 @jimirazz.official ⠀ #اخر_زفير #AkherZapheer #Egypt #القاهرة

A post shared by Akher Zapheer آخر زفير (@akher.zapheer) on May 6, 2020 at 11:49am PDT

Black Theama (Egypt)

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✨ شكرًا لجمهورنا اللي حضر امبارح دي كانت من أحلى حفلات ٢٠١٩ نشوفكم قريب!

A post shared by Black Theama | بلاك تيما (@blacktheama) on Dec 21, 2019 at 6:26am PST

Jadal (Jordan)

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كمشة صور 🙂 . . . . #جدل #jadal

A post shared by JadaL جدل (@jadalband) on Feb 1, 2020 at 8:44am PST

El Morabba3 (Jordan)

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القاهرة احنا جاهزين .. إنتوا جاهزين؟؟

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Apo and the Apostles (Palestine)

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See you in 2020. Inshallah. . . . . #sababa #alternativearabicmusic #band #arabicmusic #rock #pop #inshallah #nextyear #newyear #jerusalem #bethlehem #القدس #بيتلحم #party #music #middleeast

A post shared by Apo & the Apostles (@apoandtheapostles) on Dec 30, 2019 at 1:13am PST

Autostrad (Jordan)

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شكرا يا احلى عالم عالدويرة 🌍 #redbullfelshare3 #اقوى_نوع

A post shared by Autostrad (@autostradband) on Apr 27, 2018 at 2:31pm PDT

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