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 …
Read More »Coldplay Tap Little Simz, Burna Boy for Hopeful Single 'We Pray'
Coldplay have released a new single, “We Pray,” featuring Little Simz, Burna Boy, Tini, and Elyanna. The uplifting track is available in five versions, including a live version from the band’s 2024 Glastonbury headlining set, where they initially premiered the song. The five versions are available now on EcoCD and …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »'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 …
Read More »Why Elyanna Set Her Palestinian and Chilean Culture at the Forefront of Her Upcoming Debut Album
Palestinian-Chilean musician Elyanna carries the sounds of her culture in both her spirit and artistry. On the latest episode of Rolling Stone‘s On Your Radar, the 22-year-old recalled the surreal experience of bringing the Arabic language to Coachella last year but also extending that influence and inspiration to her recordings …
Read More »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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