How Jordan’s musical ambassadress blends Arabian, flamenco, and jazz traditions

Farah Siraj: Diggi Ya Rababa | MetLiveArts · 5:47 · Video: The Met · Watch at the source

In short: Experience a performance by Farah Siraj, known as Jordan's Musical Ambassadress, as she blends diverse global influences into a singular sound. This recording captures her live performance of Diggi Ya Rababa at The Met, showcasing a unique fusion of Arabian, flamenco, and jazz styles.

Farah Siraj, recognized as Jordan's Musical Ambassadress, performs alongside a multinational ensemble featuring Andreas Arnold, Andres Rotmistrovsky, and Marcelo Woloski. Her musical style is defined by the integration of Arabian music, flamenco, and jazz, a signature sound she has shared at venues ranging from Lincoln Center to MTV.

This performance was part of the 2018 Women’s Voices series, a collaboration between MetLiveArts and the World Music Institute. The event, held on March 24, 2018, at The Grace Rainey Rogers Auditorium, highlighted three female singer-songwriters from Muslim-majority nations, emphasizing themes of peace, unity, and freedom.

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