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CairoScene
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
Lella Fadda & Zeyne to Perform at COLORS' Tones of Paris Oct 25-26
Built on a multi-disciplinary concept, Tones of Paris is an extension of COLORS' new large-scale project to introduce a refreshing spin on traditional music festivals. Jul 23, 2025 Egyptian rap superstar Lella Fadda and Palestinian-Jordanian artist Zeyne are set to perform at COLORS' Tones of Paris festival on October 25th and October 26th, respectively. Built on a multi-disciplinary concept, Tones of Paris is an extension of COLORS' new large-scale project to introduce a refreshing spin on traditional music festivals through city-wide curated programs that reflect France's vibrant cultural and musical interests. Last year, Tones of Paris featured regional heavyweights Saint Levant and TIF, who were joined by international superstars like James Blake. This year, COLORS' Tones of Paris will be taking place at the stunning Centquatre. Joining Lella and Zeyne on the lineup is a roster of up-and-coming talents from across the globe, such as French-Gabonese R&B sensation Anaïs Cardot, French indie-rock duo Ibeyi, RUBII, one of the UK's most promising neo-soul artists, Dutch-American multi-instrumentalist Leven Kali, best known for his work on Beyoncé's 'Renaissance', and Sage Faye, hailing from Stockholm. The two-day festival will also feature a series of workshops, talks and exclusive listening sessions, bringing an audio-visual experience and all sorts of communities all weekend. Tickets will go on sale on COLORS' official website this Friday, July 25th, at 11 AM CET and 12 PM Cairo time.
CairoScene
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
Black Eyed Peas Takes Over Jeddah's Onyx Arena on August 8th
Joining the line-up are Italian electronic trio MEDUZA, Jordanian singer-songwriter Zeyne, and DJ Sharkk. American group Black Eyed Peas is set to perform in Jeddah on Friday, August 8th. Whether you feel like you've 'Gotta Feeling' or have been asking yourself, 'Where Is the Love?', the famed pop group will have your heart going 'Boom Boom Pow' alongside a stacked line-up of regional and international talents. Joining the line-up are Italian electronic trio MEDUZA, Jordanian singer-songwriter Zeyne, and DJ Sharkk. Tickets start from SAR 199 and are available via PlatinumList's official website.
Arab News
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Arab News
An anthem for unspoken love: Zeyne discusses her latest release, ‘Hilwa'
DHAHRAN: Palestinian-Jordanian artist Zeyne is here for her close-up — and she's bringing the inspirational women in her family along. For the latest updates, follow us on Instagram @ Zeyne's latest single 'Hilwa' dropped this week and the artwork — shot by Zaid Allozi — shows three women interlocked by their braided hair. 'The image shows three generations — me, my mother, and my grandmother — all connected by one continuous braid. It's a symbol of inheritance; the quiet strength and love passed from one woman to the next,' Zeyne tells Arab News. 'The braid holds the kind of love that isn't always spoken, but is deeply felt and remembered.' The 27-year-old is using her music to reclaim narrative, identity and joy — singing of Arab womanhood in its most defiant, soulful and cinematic form. 'We shot (the artwork) in a handmade mudbrick house in the Jordan Valley, built using traditional Levantine methods. These homes — found across Palestine, Jordan, Syria, and Lebanon — aren't just sustainable, they carry memory. They connect us to land, to lineage, and to something deeper,' Zeyne says. 'Hilwa' is an uplifting anthem released via Saudi-based MDLBEAST Records, in partnership with Zeyne's own label, Scarab Records. 'When we saw the vision Zeyne and her team had, it was a no brainer, we were ready to jump right in and help amplify what was already there and build together towards a sustainable, long-running, global project stemming from the heart of the MENA region,' Talal Albahiti, COO and head of talent at MDLBEAST, tells Arab News. 'MDLBEAST Records always champions the upcoming hard workers and visionaries, and Zeyne exemplifies these qualities perfectly.' Following Zeyne's 2024 hit 'Asli Ana,' which reimagined Arab rhythmic traditions through a futuristic lens, 'Hilwa' pays homage to her mother and grandmother, whose love and wisdom deeply shaped her sense of identity. 'While 'Asli Ana' was about resistance, 'Hilwa' is softer,' she says. Through Zeyne's reflective lyrics and emotional vocal delivery, 'Hilwa' explores how beauty and self-worth are inherited — not just genetically, but through stories, memories, and values passed down by generations of Arab women. 'You're so beautiful and no one can say otherwise,' she sings at one point. Born Zein Sajdi in Amman in 1997, Zeyne was raised in a household where music and culture were key. Her father was a record collector, her mother led a dabke troupe, and her sister trained as a classical pianist. Zeyne began performing aged five and was already writing her own lyrics in her teens. She studied sociology and media communications at the University of Sussex in the UK, but the COVID-19 pandemic redirected her path. Returning to Amman in 2020, she turned her full attention to music — writing, recording and developing her distinct sound. Since the release of her 2021 debut single, 'Minni Ana,' Zeyne has carved a singular lane in Arab pop — merging traditional Arabic sounds with modern, genre-defying production. Since then, she has released several acclaimed singles, collaborated with artists including Palestinian singer-songwriter Saint Levant, and written for fellow Jordanian-Palestinian musician Issam Alnajjar, Lebanese-Canadian singer-songwriter Massari, and the acclaimed Chilean-Palestinian star Elyanna. With more than 46 million streams across various platforms, Zeyne's music has become a touchstone for Arab youth globally, offering a sound that is intimate, cinematic and emotionally resonant. Her boundary-pushing sound and evocative vocals have established her as one of the region's most important cultural voices. Earlier this year, she launched a three-stop regional mini tour, 'The Golden-Hour Run,' that included a landmark performance at the OffLimits Festival in the UAE and stadium appearances as a special guest on Ed Sheeran's Mathematics Tour in Qatar and Bahrain, where she performed to over 65,000 people. She became the first female artist from the Levant to appear on the globally renowned music platform COLORS with her song 'Ma Bansak,' and a viral performance in collaboration with Bottega Veneta blurred the lines between fashion, music, and Palestinian resistance. A post shared by zeyne | زين (@zeyne) But Zeyne's influence stretches far beyond music. As an EQUAL Arabia ambassador, she lit up Times Square in New York City, solidifying her status as an emerging symbol of contemporary Arab identity and woman empowerment. Her inclusion in the DAZED Global 100 further cemented her status as a fearless voice reshaping representation and storytelling in and beyond the region. 'Hilwa' captures all of that—vulnerability, defiance, and a deep sense of generational continuity. On Instagram, she wrote that the song stems from an assembly line of greatness, and is 'a love letter to all the women in my life — my mother, my grandmother and even my younger self — you are beautiful, and no words can say otherwise.' This summer, Zeyne brings that message to the stage. She will perform in London on July 19 and 20, Paris on July 22, and Jerash on July 28, before heading to Saudi Arabia for back-to-back concerts in Riyadh on Aug. 7 and Jeddah on Aug. 8.
CairoScene
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
June 26
Shuffle | June 26 - July 9 On this episode of Shuffle, we've brought you a hefty selection of fresh jams that came out over the last fortnight, featuring the likes of Felukah, Zeyne, Kokym, Oualid and more. In this new edition of our bi-weekly multi-genre playlist, 'Shuffle', we've brought you fresh jams from across the region and beyond, featuring new releases from Zeyne, Felukah, and Oualid. Gearing up for her new album, scheduled for release within a few months, NYC-based Egyptian rapper and singer-songwriter Felukah revealed the first preview single, 'Danger'. Drawing inspiration from the likes of Erykah Badu, Felukah revisits the sound of her earliest releases, skimming through influences of soul, R&B and hip-hop. Through playful and cheeky lyricism, she reflects on her status in the scene and calls out her haters with smooth flows. Rising Moroccan artist NISY taps into the Y2K internet nostalgia on her latest bilingual single 'Mindly' from her debut EP 'RIP The Dragon'. Produced by Earthtone and recorded in London, the track blends hyperpop sparkle with UK 2-step and glitchy, garage-infused sounds. Palestinian-Jordanian R&B artist Zeyne has released 'Hilwa', a joyful and powerful single that celebrates her multicultural heritage, and promotes a message of empowerment and self-acceptance for Arab women. Meanwhile, Egyptian rap stars Ziad Zaza and Lege-Cy ventured into a more pop-leaning sound, infused with shaabi and hip-hop influences, with their debut joint single, 'Wala Meen', produced by Ismail Nosrat. Additionally, Palestinian alternative pop artist Kokym returned with 'Mish American', a subversive socio-political commentary on the Westernised perception of Arab identity. The track features samples of Fouad Hijazi's 1970s song 'Mani Frengi'. The playlist features Rita Malek with 'Habba', Bayou and Tawsen with 'Kayani' and ilmond joining Begad on a stripped-down, melancholic tune 'Ensan'. TRACKLIST: Zeyne - Hilwa Begad x ilmond - Ensan Ziad Zaza x Lege-Cy - Wana Meen ft. Ismail Nosrat Dana Salah - Bent Baladek Kokym - Mish American NISY - Mindly Rita Malek - Habba Felukah - Danger Tommy Gun, Glaleo - Taree2 Egbari Marcelina - Sakakkeen Bayou x Tawsen - Kayani Manos x The Synaptik - Infisam Sikeen - Yalla Cahlo Let's Go Oualid x KIDA - Amoura Ayoub Hattab - ATHAR Tania Saleh - Inta Ma Shi Yazeed Fahad - Mali
CairoScene
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
Zeyne Reclaims What ‘Hilwa' Really Means in Empowering New Single
Over a cacophony of tabla percussions and joyful ululations, Zeyne's heartfelt lyrics celebrate Arab women and promote a message of self-acceptance to those pressured to look perfect. Jul 04, 2025 Palestinian-Jordanian artist Zeyne unveils 'Hilwa', a potent self-love anthem and the third preview single from her upcoming debut album, which is set to release this year. 'Hilwa', which means 'beautiful' in English, sends a tender message of empowerment and self-acceptance to Arab women who feel pressured to look perfect due to the unrealistic, Western-centric beauty standards we are drowning in every day. Through heartfelt lyrics, Zeyne cuts through the noise, offering a reminder that true beauty transcends external expectations and that self-love is often nurtured by the love and memories of those who came before us. Over a cacophony of tabla percussions, major keys, and rababa strings imbued with R&B influences, Zeyne pays homage to her mother and grandmother, highlighting the strength and individuality passed down through generations, amidst intersections of joyful ululations that are commonly known in celebratory gatherings in the Arab world.
