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'SNL': Watch Coldplay Perform 'All My Love,' 'We Pray'

Coldplay‘s eighth musical guest spot on Saturday Night Live featured performances of “All My Love” and “We Pray,” both from the group’s tenth studio album, Moon Music. Released Friday, the album is the second installment in the the band’s Music of the Spheres project, with Rolling Stone calling it “every …

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Elyanna Plots 'Woledto' World Tour

Palestinian-Chilean artist Elyanna has announced a Woledto world tour in support of her debut album of the same name, Tuesday. Singer-songwriter Elyanna, known for her experimental Arab-pop sound, will kick off the tour on Oct. 7, with stops in Houston, Atlanta, Brooklyn, and Toronto. After wrapping the North American leg …

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The Rise of Arabizi: The Voice of the Arab Diaspora

When Egyptian artist Bayou joined forces with Gaza-raised musician Saint Levant at Coachella this year, something clicked. Effortlessly switching between Arabic and English, sometimes even within a single bar, Bayou delivered an electrifying performance of his self-branded “Egyptian R&B” track “Haifa Wehbe.” Those few minutes on stage were a powerful …

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'A Rebirth': Elyanna Announces Debut Album 'Woledto'

Elyanna is ready to present herself (and her heritage) to the world. On Thursday, the Palestinian Chilean musician (who Rolling Stone named one of music’s Future 25 last year) announced that she’ll release her debut album Woledto, which translates to “I am born,” on April 12. “This album is my …

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Elyanna Is Forging Her Own Path

Before she hit Coachella’s Gobi Stage this spring, Elyanna took a moment to pray with her tightknit team. Taking a cue from her brother Feras, who accompanied her on keyboard, the Palestinian Chilean singer visualized herself as the star of a music video. Then she powered up with her go-to …

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