Elyanna

'Featured Artist...15/November/2024...Elyanna'

Elyanna, or Elian Margieh, was born in Nazareth, Palestine, and moved to San Diego when she was 15 to pursue her music career. Her love for music started when she was seven, and she credits her brother Feras for discovering her talent. "He was instrumental in perfecting my craft," she underscores. "I would sit and start singing, and he would continuously share his input on how I could do it better." As a child, she recalls her father always turning up the volume on songs from artists like Sabah Fakhri and Umm Kulthum, while both her mother and grandfather are published poets. "I'm so grateful for the creative zone I grew up around. All these childhood inspirations are now influencing my music," she remarks.

With two EPs under her belt, Elyanna will release a new album later this year. "I've been working on it for two years, and it's very unique. It's free, and the whole album is a ride – intense and sweet. I even sampled my grandpa in it, which is beautiful," she reveals.

Elyanna, the Palestinian-Chilean sensation, captivates audiences with her seamless blend of Arabic music, pop, and R&B. Her historic performance at Coachella, where she became the first to sing in Arabic, marked a milestone in music history.

With her debut album Woledto released on April 12 via Universal Arabic Music, Elyanna continues to push boundaries. She graced the covers of Billboard Arabia (Feb. 2024), Vogue Middle East (March 2024), and Galore Magazine (April 2024), while also gaining critical acclaim in the U.S. with features in Billboard, Vogue, Rolling Stone, NYLON, and more.

Recognized as one of Rolling Stone's 25 Rising New Artists of 2023, Elyanna's star power shines brighter with each accomplishment, including selling out her debut North American tour and appearances on ABC News/Good Morning America. Her enchanting vocals and bilingual fluency have garnered over 100 million global streams, further solidifying her status as a rising pop icon.

Through her music and visuals, Elyanna aims to elevate Middle Eastern culture while transcending musical boundaries, capturing the hearts of fans worldwide.