CAIRO, 18 July 2005 — Days after advertisements were aired for controversial singer Ruby’s first ever concert in Jordan at the Shubaib Festival, in which she is scheduled to hold two performances, opposition was immediately voiced by Islamist Parliament members who were backed by a number of local newspapers.
Members of Parliament stressed that it is unacceptable to invite Ruby to sing in Jordan, since she is a provocative singer whose style is inappropriate for the average Arab audience.
An attorney representing the interests of the Islamic Parliament members stated that he will take all steps possible to try and prohibit Ruby from entering Jordan, and is willing to enter into a legal battle against her participation.
The event, under the patronage of Princess Alia bint Al Hussein, will feature a number of new singers like Jad Shweiri, and former “Superstar” contestants Haitham Saeed and Soud Abu Sultan.
