AMMAN, July 26 (Petra) — Embracing the ethos “A Legacy Spans…
Generations Meet,” the 40th Jerash Festival for Culture and Arts
filled Amman’s historic Roman Amphitheatre with national melody on
Saturday, spotlighting the enduring vitality of Jordan’s cultural
heritage.

Organized by the Jordanian Artists Association in partnership with
festival leadership, the evening drew a vibrant crowd alongside
Association President Dr. Hani Al-Jarrah, board members, visiting
Arab artists, and media figures–underscoring the festival’s role as
a primary showcase for local creative talent.

The performance paid homage to foundational figures of Jordanian
music, reviving timeless classics by late legendary artists Abdo Musa
and Faris Awad, whose works continue to define the nation’s musical
repertoire.

Singers Nancy Petro, Tawfiq Al-Dalo, and Mahmoud Al-Khayyat took the
stage alongside the “Harakat Kart” ensemble, directed by Maestro
Bahaa Al-Daoud. Together, they delivered a dynamic set that
seamlessly wove traditional tarab and classic folk roots with
contemporary arrangements.

The concert forms part of the festival’s ongoing mission to champion
home-grown artists, safeguard living heritage, and bridge generations
through authentic yet evolving artistic expression.

Cultural programming continues at the Roman Amphitheatre tonight at
8:30 PM, featuring a stellar lineup of local vocalists including Rami
Shafiq, Ribhi Rabah, Ruwaida Al-Aas, and Hussam Al-Mahameed.

//Petra// AA