Sama’ Abdulhadi is one of the most prominent DJs and electronic music producers to emerge from Palestine. Born in 1991 in Ramallah, she is recognized for her pioneering role in the Middle Eastern techno scene. Influenced by local and global sounds, Sama’ started her career as one of the first DJs to introduce techno to Palestine, creating a vibrant underground scene despite social and political barriers.

After studying audio engineering in London, she began producing and performing internationally, captivating audiences with her distinctive high-energy sets infused with deep electronic rhythms. Her breakthrough came with the 2018 Boiler Room set filmed at Maqam Nabi Musa in Palestine, which went viral and established her as a global ambassador for techno from the region. Sama’ has since performed at major festivals and venues across Europe, North America, and the Middle East, including Glastonbury, Sonar, and DC-10.

Her music and activism focus on cultural freedom and artistic expression, often using her platform to draw attention to issues faced by Palestinian youth. In her productions and DJ sets, she merges pounding techno with atmospheric textures, commanding dance floors while challenging borders and conventions. With her ongoing contributions, Sama’ Abdulhadi is not only shaping the sound of electronic music in the Middle East but also redefining what it means to be an artist in a world marked by division and struggle.