The reconversion of the traditional song
Hani Mitwasi is an artist who, after a study of his own musical roots and of Spanish music, has managed to create his own and current style that establishes a language halfway between both musical worlds.
Hani Mitwasi is an internationally recognized artist and undoubtedly a music star in his native Jordan. He received his BA in music science from the Jordan Academy of Music in 2005. In addition, his five years of studying flamenco guitar led him to a deep exploration of a language halfway between Arabic and Hispanic music, which inspired him to Create their own distinctive “Franco-Arabic” style.
In 2006 and 2007 Hani released his first two albums, reinterpreting and reconverting old traditional songs to his own modern style, which made him extremely popular with both older and younger audiences.
In 2009 Hani signed a deal with Platinum Records, with whom he released a new album with his own original songs, and in 2010 Hani won the Jordan Music Award for Best Jordanian Artist of the Year. In 2012 Hani represented Jordan in the production of Quincy Jones “A Song for Peace” (Bokra).