Shadi Khries

Musician, Producer, DJ, and Cultural Visionary Shadi Khries is a multifaceted artist whose career spans over two decades in the realms of music, cultural exchange, and artistic innovation. Raised in Jordan, Shadi’s musical journey is deeply rooted in the rich traditions of the Middle East, blending them with global sounds to create a truly unique artistic voice. Career Highlights

1998-2013: Rum Musical Group Shadi toured as a percussionist and keyboardist with the renowned Rum Musical Group, performing in over 40 cities worldwide. The band’s legacy includes 126 performances at cultural festivals across destinations like India, Brazil, Beirut, Tunis, Rabat, Frankfurt, Paris, and the USA (Kennedy Center). Collaborations with Tarek Al Nasser Shadi worked as a music composer and supervisor for acclaimed TV series and films, contributing to soundtracks for productions such as Al-Hajjaj, Molouk Al Tawaef, and Seraa' Ala El Remal. His scores have enriched over a dozen major productions, blending traditional Arab sounds with modern composition techniques

2001-2009: Tunisia and Cultural Education Shadi taught music workshops for actors at the Franco-Arab Institute in Tunisia and the Al Hambra Theatre. His dedication to cultural education extended to his role as Artistic Director at Cambridge High School until 2010, where he taught cinema, music, photography, visual arts, and performance to young creatives.

2010-2014: International Recognition and Residencies Shadi was first discovered by Gilbert Cohen, leading to his role as a percussionist in the launch of the Acid Arab project. Selected for a four-year residency at the prestigious Cité des Arts in Paris, he further honed his craft and networked within the global arts community.

2014: Cultural Events and Desert Festivals In collaboration with the French and Goethe Institutes, Shadi organized groundbreaking cultural events in the Wadi Rum desert, combining music, visual arts, and cross-cultural dialogue.

2015-Present: Global DJ and Producer Shadi has performed as a DJ in major venues across France, Germany, Turkey, Tunisia, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Spain. His unique sets blend Middle Eastern rhythms with electronic innovation, captivating audiences worldwide. As a producer, Shadi has released sample packs for renowned labels like Florian Meindl’s Flash Recordings and is now the head of Ashram Records, a label dedicated to cross-cultural electronic music. Vision and Future Projects Currently, Shadi is leading a cultural exchange initiative and the development of a media hub in Amman. This ambitious project focuses on preserving and innovating traditional Middle Eastern music while fostering mental health awareness through creative workshops and artistic expression.