The obvious ones in the list are Mashrou’ Leila from Lebanon and Jadal from Jordan. But there are more bands and artists to check out apart from those two.

Some of them may not be producing music anymore but it’s still worth checking their awesome music out. Folk, ska, reggae, psychedelic rock and even rap…I’m sure there’s at least a band that’s of your liking -read on to discover all of them 

1. MASHROU’ LEILA (Lebanon)

GENRE: INDIE ROCK

Other Epic Songs by MASHROU’ LEILA:

• Raksit Leila
• Sawsan
• 3 Minutes
• Kalaam
• Falyakon

2. JADAL (Jordan)

GENRE: Alternative rock

Other Epic Songs by JADAL:

• Salma
• Nyalek
• Wahde Bteshbahek
• Ya Ahla Oyoun

3. AKHER ZAPHEER (Jordan)

GENRE: ROCK, GRUNGE

Other Epic Songs by Akher Zapheer:

• Dayman Mawjood
• Feekee
• Keef Akoun Sadeeq
• Hob Ayyam Zaman

4. MEEN (Lebanon)

GENRE: ROCK

Other Epic Songs by MEEN:

• 7ada alleh abel ma yfil
• Btiswa Tizi
• Wosel L Balegh
• Ma2baret El A7lem
• 3al Mkhade

5. YAZAN HAIFAWI (Jordan)

GENRE: ROCK

Other Epic Songs by YAZAN HAIFAWI:

• Zay il Ballon
• Ya Reit

6. AUTOSTRAD (Jordan)

GENRE: INDIE ROCK

Other Epic Songs by AUTOSTRAD:

• Mirsal
• Estanna Shwai
• Ana bokra m3attel

7. ZAMAN BAND (Palestine)

GENRE: GYPSY, ROCK

Other Epic Songs by ZAMAN BAND:

• Malaki
• Ya Weali Weal
• Maria
• Fog El Nakhal

8. EL MORABBA3 (Jordan)

GENRE: ROCK

Other Epic Songs by EL MORABBA3:

• Hada Tani
• Taht il Ard
• Cigara Qabel Ma Nqoom

9. ADONIS (Lebanon)

GENRE: POP ROCK

Other Epic Songs by ADONIS:

• Stouh Adonis
• La Bel Haki
• Yeb’a Enna
• Leli Ya Lel
• Mafraa Amshit

10. AZIZ MARAKA (Jordan)

GENRE: ROCK JAZZ

Other Epic Songs by AZIZ MARAKA:

• Meen Gallak
• Heyye
• Bent El Nas
• Tzakkartek
• Bahki Lahali

11. EL FAR3I (Palestinian-Jordanian)

Genre: folk, acoustic rap, hip hop

Other Epic Songs by EL FAR3I:

• Sahib El Ra’i
• Dalik Malak
• Bein Kol El Nas
• Khayyal

12. APO & THE APOSTLES (Palestine)

GENRE: ALTERNATIVE FOLK ROCK

Other Epic Songs by APO & THE APOSTLES:

• Baji Wenek
• Bidi Masari
• Albi
• Bandora Blues
• Fil Zaman

13. TOOT ARD (Golan Heights)

GENRE: REGGAE, PSYCH ROCK

Other Epic Songs by TOOT ARD:

• Laissez Passer
• Bint Lkarye
• Majnoon
• A’sfur
• Nasma Jabalyia
• Syrian Blues

14. GHAZALL (Nazareth)

GENRE: JAZZ ROCK, REGGAE

Other Epic Songs by GHAZALL:

• Al Khareef
• Teebit
• Mish Mishta’a
• Elli Fat Mat

15. KHEBEZ DAWLE (Syria)

GENRE: ROCK

Other Epic Songs by KHEBEZ DAWLE:

• Belsharea’

• Beta’ammer

• Manam

16. ANAS & FRIENDS (Syria)

GENRE: Rock

Other Epic Songs by ANAS & FRIENDS:

• 3yonak
• Amara
• Haki
• Areeb
• Byeb’a

17. KHALAS (Palestine)

GENRE: ROCK

Other Epic Songs by KHALAS:

• Biladi
• Amona
• Alf Leila

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What are your thoughts? If there are any bands or artists that you think should be included in this list, let me know in the comment section below!!

The best part of it all is that you don’t have to understand Arabic to enjoy the music.

P.S Check out my other songs related posts where you can learn a word or two in Levantine Arabic HERE.

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