At just 22 years old, singer Elyanna is making her mark in the music industry while passionately advocating for her Palestinian heritage.
Elyanna Embraces Her Palestinian Roots While Taking the Music World by Storm
Elyanna Embraces Her Palestinian Roots While Taking the Music World by Storm
Palestinian-Chilean artist Elyanna blends cultural pride with musical innovation as she takes the stage globally.
Elyanna, a Palestinian-Chilean singer with roots in Nazareth, is captivating audiences worldwide with her unique sound and powerful message about her heritage. With millions of views on YouTube and a remarkable collaboration with Coldplay, Elyanna is firmly in the spotlight. As she embarks on her first European tour, Elyanna emphasizes her commitment to sharing the beauty of her homeland through music and art.
Transitioning from Nazareth to California in 2017, she maintains a deep connection to Palestine, expressing her cultural identity. Making history at Coachella in 2023 by performing an entire set in Arabic, Elyanna gained attention for her bold stance for her homeland, especially in light of recent events involving Hamas and Israel. She postponed her tour last year out of solidarity for those affected by conflict and dedicates her song "Olive Branch" to the Palestinian people, acknowledging their struggles.
Elyanna expresses a strong sense of pride in her heritage, saying, "I don't feel pressure, because I'm very proud of where I come from." She encourages fellow artists and the younger generation to embrace their identities. Elyanna's mission extends beyond music; she wishes to inspire others to celebrate their roots.
Her music, characterized by a blend of Arab pop, R&B, and EDM, has garnered her nearly 10 million monthly Spotify listeners. Collaborating with Coldplay at Glastonbury was a dream come true—a testament to her belief in the power of manifestation. “One day I feel like I'm going to perform with them,” she recalls telling her sister, years before that dream became a reality.
Now that her tour is back on track, Elyanna shares that delays have taught her to "trust the process". She aims to inspire audiences in the same way she was inspired by legends like Amy Winehouse and Fairuz. During her concerts, she expresses joy in seeing fellow Arabs connect with their culture and share it with others.
With each performance, Elyanna continues to break barriers and shine a light on her Palestinian identity, cementing her place as a voice for her generation in the music world.
Transitioning from Nazareth to California in 2017, she maintains a deep connection to Palestine, expressing her cultural identity. Making history at Coachella in 2023 by performing an entire set in Arabic, Elyanna gained attention for her bold stance for her homeland, especially in light of recent events involving Hamas and Israel. She postponed her tour last year out of solidarity for those affected by conflict and dedicates her song "Olive Branch" to the Palestinian people, acknowledging their struggles.
Elyanna expresses a strong sense of pride in her heritage, saying, "I don't feel pressure, because I'm very proud of where I come from." She encourages fellow artists and the younger generation to embrace their identities. Elyanna's mission extends beyond music; she wishes to inspire others to celebrate their roots.
Her music, characterized by a blend of Arab pop, R&B, and EDM, has garnered her nearly 10 million monthly Spotify listeners. Collaborating with Coldplay at Glastonbury was a dream come true—a testament to her belief in the power of manifestation. “One day I feel like I'm going to perform with them,” she recalls telling her sister, years before that dream became a reality.
Now that her tour is back on track, Elyanna shares that delays have taught her to "trust the process". She aims to inspire audiences in the same way she was inspired by legends like Amy Winehouse and Fairuz. During her concerts, she expresses joy in seeing fellow Arabs connect with their culture and share it with others.
With each performance, Elyanna continues to break barriers and shine a light on her Palestinian identity, cementing her place as a voice for her generation in the music world.
