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Yazan Haifawi | |
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 Yazan Haifawi performing in 2024 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Yazan Haifawi |
| Born | Amman, Jordan |
| Instruments | Vocals, Guitar, Keyboard, Oud |
| Years active | 2011 – present |
Yazan Haifawi is a Jordanian singer, songwriter, and music producer, known for his contributions to the alternative Arabic music scene. He is recognized for blending traditional Arabic musical elements with alternative rock and pop influences.[1]
Early Life and Musical Beginnings
[edit]Born into a musically inclined family, Haifawi began his musical journey at the age of five, learning to play the keyboard, oud, and guitar. This early exposure to diverse instruments shaped his musical versatility. He formed his first band, Nashaz, during his school years with his colleague Basem Sayej, who is currently a singer with the Jordanian band Akher Zapheer. This band marked his initial foray into alternative rock.
Career and Musical Contributions
[edit]Haifawi’s professional music career began with the release of his debut single Wainek Min Zaman in 2011. In a 2021 interview with Jordan News, he described his writing process as deeply personal, saying, “I write about myself, my experiences, and my struggles. My music comes out of my heart.”[2]
In 2020, he released his album Wahad which reflects a blend of Arabic and Western musical influences, highlighting his evolving style.[3]
In 2023, Fi Kalam provided a detailed review of Haifawi's song "Majnoon" from his album, describing it as emotional and highlighting its lyrical complexity. They also credited the song's blend of emotional depth and musical structure.[4]
Recognition and Performances
[edit]The single ''Wainek Min Zaman'' has garnered over 40 million views on YouTube and over 8 million streams on Anghami, marking significant online success.[5][6]
Haifawi appeared in a few notable performances throughout his career. In July 2024, he was at the Bands Across Borders (BAB) Festival which took place in Amman that hosted a range of international and regional artists.[7]
In August 2024, he was featured in the Amman Music Festival, one of Jordan's most prominent live music events. Held at the Bisharat Golf Club, the festival showcased leading names in the regional alternative scene. Haifawi performed alongside acclaimed artists such as Aziz Maraka and Autostrad as part of the Day 1 lineup. The festival appearance was highlighted by local event platforms as a key moment in his live performance career.[8][9]
Haifawi made his performance debut in Egypt when he participated in the second edition of the Music Park Festival on the 5th of October, 2018.[10]
Discography
[edit]Singles
- Wainek Min Zaman (2011)
- Amman Amman (2020)
- Ebn Bladi (2024)[11] – A collaborative track with Aziz Maraka and other artists - released on August 31, 2024; credited to Aziz Maraka's official profile on Apple Music.[12]
Albums
- Wahad (2020) - Released in April 2020, Wahad is Yazan Haifawi's debut studio album, showcasing a fusion of alternative rock and Arabic musical elements. The album contains nine tracks, including his two singles ''Wainek Min Zaman'' and ''Amman Amman''.[13]
Personal Life
[edit]Haifawi keeps a relatively private personal life. He engages with his audience primarily through music and public performances.
References
[edit]- ^ "Haki Thani - Season 02 Episode 12 | Watch Free". en.roya.tv. Retrieved 2025-06-29.
- ^ Dabeet, Huda (2021-12-06). "Haifawi's alternative music comes 'out of my heart'". Jordan News.
- ^ واحد, archived from the original on 2025-03-19, retrieved 2025-06-26
- ^ "Majnoon by Yazan Haifawi". Fi Kalam. Retrieved 2025-06-29.
- ^ وينك من زمان, archived from the original on 2025-03-19, retrieved 2025-06-26
- ^ Yazan Haifawi - يزن حيفاوي (2011-10-18). Yazan Haifawi - Wainek Min Zaman | يزن حيفاوي - وينك من زمان. Retrieved 2025-06-26 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Jordan to host international artists, bands for a 'summer to remember'". Jordan Times. 2016-07-28. Archived from the original on 2025-05-21. Retrieved 2025-06-29.
- ^ "Amman Music Festival to Launch With Massive Regional Lineup". SecneNow. Retrieved 2025-06-26.
- ^ "Egyptian rappers will take centre stage at Amman Music Festival - Music - Arts & Culture". Ahram Online. Retrieved 2025-06-26.
- ^ Arab, Nadine (2018-09-12). "Music Park Festival Is Finally Back After a Long Wait With Its Volume Two". Scoop Empire. Retrieved 2025-06-29.
- ^ Aziz Maraka - Topic (2024-08-31). Ebn Bladi. Retrieved 2025-03-19 – via YouTube.
- ^ Ebn Bladi (feat. Diana Karazon, Hani Mitwasi, Zain Awad, Hussein Al Salman, Noel Kharman, Yazan Haifawi & Barina Abaza) by Aziz Maraka on Apple Music, 2024-08-31, retrieved 2025-06-26
- ^ Wahad by Yazan Haifawi on Apple Music, 2020-04-02, retrieved 2025-06-26