Palestinian-Chilean singer-songwriter Elyanna wowed audiences last Friday at Big Night Live in Boston. This April, Elyanna released her debut album, Woledto, which translates to “I am born” in English. The rebirth of Elyanna has been made clear through the masterful merging of traditional Middle Eastern instrumentals and modern driving beats that create a singular sound. Elyanna is making waves and history, becoming the first artist to perform a full set in Arabic at Coachella. 

The Boston stop on the Woledto World Tour attracted fans of all ages, with guests wearing keffiyehs, body jewels, and gold coin headpieces. Fans erupted with cheers when the lights dimmed, as Elyanna and four dancers emerged in the darkness to lay on the ground. The powerful track “Al Sham” buzzed in the speakers, with the dancers making expressive arm movements as they gracefully stood up from the floor with strobe lights silhouetting them from behind. 

An integral part of Elyanna’s brand is her striking fashion and styling choices. Elyanna and her dancers wore flowy white lace dresses, henna arm designs, and gold statement brooches. Electric fans blew Elyanna’s signature long blonde wavy locks, adding to the drama as she whipped her hair to the beat. The choreography greatly enhanced the performance, revealing what makes her music unique and addictive. Each move highlighted the lush soundscapes comprised of tambourine, trumpet, tabla, electroacoustic oud, mijwiz, and more. 

Elyanna held the energy high throughout the rest of the night. She frequently interacted with the crowd, dipping off the stage to walk across the barricade to hold hands with fans and sing with them. She closed out the night with a dynamic performance of “Ganeni” which translates to “Drive Me Crazy” in English. The audience went wild, singing each lyric back to Elyanna. The show was a masterclass in live music, boasting grandiose production, intensive choreography, and memorable moments. If you haven’t already, make sure to catch Elyanna live before her Woledto World Tour concludes in December. Buy tickets here.

Check out all of Samantha’s photos from the show below.