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Meet Elyanna, who played with Coldplay at Glastonbury: the Palestinian-Chilean singer performed a Coachella set entirely in Arabic in 2023 and just released her debut album, Woledto
STORYCarolina Malis
- Elyanna played with Coldplay in June, teaming up with Femi Kuti for the band’s 2019 hit ‘Arabesque’ and joined in on ‘We Pray’, which also featured Little Simz and Burna Boy
- Born Elian Margieh in Nazareth, Elyanna comes from an artistic family and was influenced by Etta James and Amy Winehouse; she put out her debut album, Woledto, this year
At the end of June, Coldplay electrified Glastonbury by bringing Palestinian-Chilean singer Elyanna on stage. The performance marked Coldplay’s record-breaking fifth headline show at the festival, and the group used the opportunity to deliver a powerful message.
Elyanna joined Coldplay on stage for an impressive set, bringing her unique style that blends Arabic music with Latin beats. She teamed up with Femi Kuti for Coldplay’s 2019 hit “Arabesque” and joined in on the band’s new track “We Pray”, which also featured Little Simz and Burna Boy.
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The 22-year-old started singing at age seven, per ABC News, and draws inspiration from legends like Etta James and Amy Winehouse. Her special performance highlighted the band’s desire to make a statement amid ongoing global issues.
Here’s what else we know about the rising singer.
Elyanna is Palestinian-Chilean
Elyanna, whose real name is Elian Margieh, was born in Nazareth, per Vogue Arabia. At 22, she’s already made a big splash in the music world. Her journey began early, influenced by a rich family heritage in the arts; her mother and grandfather are published poets. Her unique musical style blends Arabic music with Latin rhythms and modern pop elements.