Elyanna Plots 'Woledto' World Tour

Palestinian Chilean artist Elyanna announced a Woledto world tour in support of her self-titled debut album on Tuesday. Singer-songwriter Elyanna, known for her experimental Arabic pop sound, will kick off the tour on October 7, with stops in Houston, Atlanta, Brooklyn and Toronto. After completing the North American leg in San Diego on November 20, Elyanna will head to Amsterdam, Barcelona, ​​Paris, Brussels, Berlin, Stockholm and London.

Elyanna – who weaves Arabic, Latin and Western sounds into her music – draws inspiration from Adele, Etta James, Dalida, Nancy Ajram and the rhythms of cumbia, Arabic folk music and belly dance.

Elyanna showcases her cultural roots through song, exploring themes of immigrant experiences and resilience. She also expresses it through her wardrobe, wearing a tatreez shawl or a headpiece adorned with coins. Before exiting the stage after her 2023 Coachella performance, Elyanna held up a Palestinian keffiyeh, a reflection of her identity and solidarity with her people. During her performance at the Governors Ball in June, audience members waved Palestinian flags and keffiyehs while she played in front of the graphic, “All Eyes on Rafah.” The phrase refers to the displaced Palestinians who are being targeted by an ongoing Israeli invasion. After performing her entire Coachella set in Arabic, Elyanna said Rolling Stoneeh, “I'm creating my own box. I want to introduce a new culture, sound and language. I mean, that's the whole point.”

tickets for Woledto the tour continues tour” target=”_blank”>sale to the general public Friday, July 19, at 10 a.m. local time, though fans can register for presale access to begin purchasing tickets on July 17.

Woledto North American tour Dates
October 5 – Austin, TX @ Austin City Limits
October 7 – Houston, TX @ House of Blues Houston
October 9 – Dallas, TX @ House of Blues Dallas
October 12 – Austin, TX @ Austin City Limits
October 15 – Fort Lauderdale, FL @ Revolution Live
October 17 – Atlanta, GA @ Buckhead Theatre
October 19 – Charlotte, NC @ The Underground
October 21 – Philadelphia, PA @ Theater of Living Arts
October 22 – Silver Spring, MD @ The Fillmore Silver Spring
October 24 – Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Paramount
October 25 – Boston, MA @ Big Night Live
October 27 – Montreal, QC @ MTELUS
October 28 – Toronto, ON @ REBEL
October 30 – Chicago, IL @ Riviera Theatre
November 1 – Detroit, MI @ The Fillmore Detroit
November 2 – St. Louis, MO @ The Pageant
November 6 – Minneapolis, MN @ Varsity Theatre
November 8 – Denver, CO @ Summit
November 11 – Seattle, WA @Neptune Theatre
November 13 – Vancouver, BC @ Commodore Ballroom
November 15 – Sacramento, CA @ Ace of Spades
November 17 – Oakland, CA @ Fox Theatre
November 20 – San Diego, CA @ The Observatory North Park