Upon the invitation of the Austrian Embassy in Amman the Austrian band “Orwa Saleh Ensemble” came to Jordan last week. After a first concert at the Musiqa 3Al Daraj on Tuesday, the talented musicians went on to perform on the opening night of the 10th edition of the Amman Jazz Festival.

Austria’s first participation comes at the time of a special edition of the Amman Jazz Festival as it is celebrating ten years of Jazz in Jordan, hailing diversity and cultural fusion while presenting a great variety of quality musical performances. The festival provides musicians and music enthusiasts from Jordan and abroad with an excellent opportunity for musical dialogue and intercultural exchange.

The members of the Orwa Saleh Ensemble are all currently living and working in Vienna. Austria’s capital has a long-standing tradition of welcoming musical talents from abroad. It is a place of encounter where humans meet as equals to learn from each other and where respectful interactions enrich distinct cultural identities. In bringing together musicians from Austria, Syria, and Iran, the Orwa Saleh Ensemble represents this strength and reminds us of the beauty of being united in diversity.

The band’s visit to Jordan is one of this year’s highlights in the cultural program of the Austrian Embassy and a major contribution to Austro-Jordanian cultural cooperation.

Orwa Saleh Ensemble consists of five musicians:

Orwa Saleh, Oud,

Basma Jabr, Vocals and the Percussion,
Judith Ferstl, Double Bass,

Mahan Haji Mirarab, Guitars,

Sebastian Simsa Drums.

Orwa Saleh Ensemble: www.orwasaleh.net