CAIRO - 9 January 2022: “Jerusalem Speaks” deals with free speech and oppression.
Standing up for what you believe in has never been more important in our cultural world.
From Black Lives Matter protest tracks to song lyrics that tackle mental health, it’s increasingly important to have a voice on important matters.
Jordanian/Palestinian artist Hani Mitwasi has used his voice to great effect on his new single ‘Jerusalem Speaks.’
“Jerusalem Speaks” is a rousing anthem that blends angry, almost rock drums with powerful Middle Eastern melodies.
You can hear Hani’s diverse influences - including Micheal Jackson, Gipsy kings, Paco de Lucia, Eric Clapton and Fairouz - shining through on his latest release.
Written during the height of lockdown, ‘Jerusalem Speaks’ is a ‘new age anthem’ according to singer, songwriter and music producer Hani.
“It’s a call of Intellectual revolution and peace. It is about empowerment, determination and standing up for what’s right. I believe this is the only way we can free the world from injustice and corruption.”
Hani has had an impressive career to date including collaborating with Grammy-award winning producer Quincy Jones while his music has been streamed over 50 million times. He’s performed in front of over 100,000 across dozens of countries and was a TV judge on talent show Jordan Star.
And his latest track, ‘Jerusalem Speaks,’ will resonate with many of his fans as it tackles big, timely issues like injustice and oppression. But importantly, it’s a song that empowers the listener and chooses hope over fear.
‘The song backs the new generation line of free thought, strength and determination that cannot be deterred by fear and the belief that the voice of truth is louder and stronger than any power or violence.’
‘Jerusalem Speaks’ is released on 7th of January 2022
About Hani Mitwasi
Hani Mitwasi was born in October 1983 of Palestinian origin.
He got his BA in music science at the Jordan Academy of Music in 2005, in addition to five years spent studying the flamenco guitar. As a result, Hani was able to compose an in-depth fusion between Arabic and Spanish music. This inspired him into creating his own distinguished 'Franco-Arab style. Hani released his first two albums “Khamrat Al Hob” In 2006 and Sebooni Ya Nas” in 2007.
Hani’s energetic live sets have continued to entertain fans all over the world; he’s performed to over 100,000 people since 2013, playing headline shows in Jordan, Palestine, Lebanon, Cyprus, Dubai, Switzerland, Spain, Qatar and the US.
He is known for crossing genres and styles, his recent music has taken a socio-political focus, tackling themes of identity, oppression and intellectual revolution with an anthemic sound that borrows ingredients from indie rock and traditional Arabic melodies. The first in a series of songs – Esmy Elazzabi – has reached nearly 7 million streams on YouTube alone, since its release in 2017.
Hani has notched an impressive catalogue of achievements across his career, from amassing over 50 million streams and entertaining audiences all over the Middle East and Europe to holding many successful live performances and TV appearances.
‘Jerusalem Speaks’ Credits
Lyrics, composition and music producer: Hani Mitwasi
Sound engineering mixing and mastering: Haitham Rashad
Music video director and editor: Saif Al-Kiswani
Creative inputs: James Fleury
Grammar check: Dr Alaa Eldinn Zaki
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