When I am silent, I fall into the place where everything is music

Rumi

 

News

  • Jafra Productions: Elevating Palestinian music worldwide

    In the heart of Palestine, where melodies intertwine with history, Jafra Productions emerged with a singular mission – to uplift Palestinian music and forge connections with the world beyond

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  • Jafra: Turning Crisis into Musical Triumph

    In an exclusive interview, Dubai Newsweek speaks with Jafra’s founder Samer Jaradat, a musician and entrepreneur, about the intricate connections between politics, culture, and global dynamics in the music industry

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  • The Musical Intifada: Revolutionizing Palestinian Protest Music

    Music in Palestine preserves national identity, transcending politics and reflecting the essence of cities through intangible melodies unaffected by physical changes

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  • Communication Bridges: Palestinian Music Conference

    The Palestinian Music Conference, supported by various partners and stakeholders, marked a significant step forward. Participants committed to forming a committee to capitalize on its outcomes and involve key representatives from institutions and individual artists in the music sector

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  • Continuing the Journey with Mahmoud Darwish's Memories

    Samir Joubran to Al Sharq Al Awsat: We actively seek platforms to amplify the voice of Palestine. Read more about the concerts that Trio Joubran is doing as part of their campaign to Gaza in partnership with Jafra Productions and Palestine Red Crescent Society

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Programs

We are working on four programs that will enrich the music scene in Palestine. An academic program titled TAMI for technology and music innovation. A music incubator program called NEST to expose and grow music creators in Palestine. GAZAL an exclusive Palestinian digital–social initiative and a streaming platform.

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Palestine Music Conference

The Palestine Music Conference — PMC, the first of its kind, is being organized over the summer of 2023 with the aim of bringing together all stakeholders to discuss issues related to the music industry and its urgent needs. This year, the conference will pay particular attention to the legal, digital, community and music education aspects that we believe are a necessity for the sustainability of the music industry in Palestine as a whole.

 
 

Events

  • Jafra Productions at Babel Music XP

    Join us at Babel Music XP in Marseille, France, from March 28—30, 2024, at Stand No. 51. This participation, part of our collaboration with Expertise France and AFD, highlights our commitment to enhancing the Palestinian music industry, featuring Palestinian artists Tareq Abboushi and Faris Ishaq from NEST incubator.

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  • Le Trio Joubran Live in Geneva

    On May 8th 2024 Le Trio Joubran will be performing at this charity concert to support the Tulkarem Community & Social Center Project, organized by the International Institute for Rights and Development (IRDG) in Geneva.

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  • Culture Summit Abu Dhabi 2024

    Jafra Productions is participating in Culture Summit Abu Dhabi 2024, an annual global forum uniting leaders from various fields to explore how culture can drive societal and community transformation.

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  • March Meeting 2024: Tawashujat

    Jafra Productions is part of the 16th edition of Sharjah Art Foundation’s annual March Meeting (MM 2024), from March 1st to 3rd, which unites collectives integrating diverse art forms and community building.

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  • Le Trio Joubran at Duisburg

    Don't miss Le Trio Joubran's concert in Duisburg, Germany on April 14th 2024. This concert is organized in partnership with Cuval.

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  • Jafra on NTS Radio: An Hour of Cultural Harmony

    A unique hour with Jafra Productions on NTS Radio. Experience the diverse, authentic sounds from Palestine that define our community's spirit and showcase our artists' innovative journeys.

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Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination

Plato

Blog

  • The Industry from the Artists’ Perspective: Production, Publishing, and Needs in Palestine

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  • NEST’s first face-to-face meeting

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  • Community Engagement and Music Production: Infrastructure, Contextualisation, and Investment

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  • Social and Cultural Mobilization for the Protection of Artists

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