Jiana ghantous

Biography and Future Vision:

Jiana was born into an artistic family that values art and its inherent message. She was influenced by her singer father and the songs she heard at home, growing up listening to classic Arabic music. Her interest in the violin began under her mother’s influence, and her musical journey started at the age of ten when she began learning to play the violin and later pursued singing.

She participated in local singing competitions and festivals, winning numerous awards and top prizes. After graduating from high school, she pursued academic studies in Eastern Arabic music at the Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance, performing at many concerts in Jerusalem and across the country.

During her studies, she took part in the "Arab Idol" program in Lebanon during 2016-2017 but did not achieve her aspirations there. She participated again between 2017-2019 in the global show "The Voice," reaching the advanced stages of the competition. During this period, she produced original songs in Arabic, using both the Lebanese and Egyptian dialects.

Gianna graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Arabic singing and music education in 2016, and later obtained a Master’s degree in Arabic singing in 2019. She taught Eastern Arabic poetry at music institutes in Israel and served as an external lecturer at the Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance during 2016/2017.

She was also a member of judging panels for young talent music competitions between 2017-2023. Additionally, she served as a lecturer in various colleges, focusing on music education, from 2021 to 2024.

Currently, Jiana works at Al-Qasemi College as a lecturer in music education for early childhood educators within an Arabic music diploma program. She continues to perform, produce original songs, and teach music, with a long-term goal of pursuing a PhD.