Elyanna to perform at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix concerts
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The young star is expected to sing some of her most popular tracks, including 'Ghareeb Alay,' 'Mama Eh' and her Arabic rendition of 'La Vie en Rose.'
Her performance is a part of the Yasalam After-Race concerts, held alongside the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, one of the UAE's biggest entertainment and sporting weekends.
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Elyanna joins a high-profile lineup of artists already announced for the four-night concert series, including Benson Boone on Dec. 4, Post Malone on Dec. 5, Metallica on Dec. 6 and Katy Perry on Dec. 7.
Access to the concerts is exclusive to Formula 1 ticket holders, with each night set to feature large-scale performances at the open-air Etihad Park.
Meanwhile, Elyanna has been normalizing Arabic lyrics in the Western world, taking inspiration from artists including Lana Del Ray and Beyonce, as well as Middle Eastern legend Fayrouz.
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The Los Angeles-based singer's music is a mix of Arab and Western beats, which she attributes to her multicultural upbringing.
Elyanna has built a strong relationship with British rock giants Coldplay, collaborating with them on the song 'We Pray' and joining them on stage in multiple cities, including Los Angeles, Buenos Aires, Tokyo, Barcelona and Paris.
One of her standout appearances was during Coldplay's four-night concert series in Abu Dhabi earlier this year, part of their 'Music of the Spheres' world tour.
In April, Coldplay announced that Elyanna had again teamed up with the band to release a new version of 'Ma Meilleure Ennemie,' a track originally performed by Belgian artist Stromae and French singer Pomme.
The reimagined version is featured on the extended soundtrack for season two of 'Arcane,' the popular Netflix animated series based on the League of Legends universe.
The extended soundtrack features a star-studded lineup, including Twenty One Pilots, Stray Kids, King Princess, and D4vd.
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