ِAutostrad ( ar, أوتوستراد) is a Jordanian

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band from

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, formed in 2007.Arab Today: Jordanian band Autostrad to tour Egypt
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Members

Autostrad's original lineup consisted of *Avo Demerjian - bass guitar and vocals *Bashar Hamdan - saxophone and keyboard *Hamzeh Arnaout - guitar and vocals *Wisam Qatawneh - keyboard and vocals *Yazan Al Rousan - guitar and main vocals *Burhan Al Ali - drums and vocals There has been some changes in the line-up of the band with Hamzeh Arnaout (guitar) and Wisam Qatawneh (keyboards) leaving and admission of Yazan Sarayrah (guitars) and Mohannad Shwayat (keyboards). The present line-up is now made up of: *Avo Demerjian - bass guitar and vocals *Bashar Hamdan - saxophone and keyboard *Yazan Al Rousan - guitar, percussion and main vocals *Burhan Al Ali - drums and vocals *Yazan Sarayrah - lead guitar *Mohannad Shwayat - Keyboard

Music

Autostrad's music is influenced by a mix of rock,

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and

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combined with their own lyrics written in the Jordanian dialect.''Al Hayat'', London: فرقة «أوتوستراد» الأردنية... تسلك طرقاً فنية مختلفة
The topics draw inspiration from everyday life in Jordan, the group conveys stories of love, struggle, financial challenges, drug abuse, and finding oneself through their music. The band has gained popularity amongst Jordanian youth because of their music evokes daily life in the country. They have released four studio albums: ''Fi Autostrad'' (2008), ''Autostrad'' (2011), ''Nitrogen'' (2013) and Turathi (2017).Khaberni: باسم يوسف استقبل فرقة أردنية

Tours and appearances

In 2014, they were invited to play in

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as part of their tour. It was their first time playing outside the

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. They have also appeared several times on television, most notably when they were featured in a show by

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and also when they were hosted by

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on Egyptian TV show called ''

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''. They have also appeared in a number of RedBull SoundClash concerts, their first being in 2015 against

ian band

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References

External links

Official Website
{{DEFAULTSORT:Autostrad(Band) Jordanian rock music groups Indie rock groups Musical groups established in 2007 2007 establishments in Jordan

Members

Music

Tours and appearances

See also

References

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