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Why Elyanna Set Her Palestinian and Chilean Culture at the Forefront of Her Upcoming Debut Album

Elyanna detailed her creative process as a Palestinian and Chilean musician while working on her debut album on 'On Your Radar.'

The 22-year-old musician discusses sampling her grandfather, collaborating across cultures, and taking pride in her artistry on the latest episode of Rolling Stone's On Your Radar 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 through sampling her grandfather — who used to be a poet — or singing songs she wrote with her brother about feeling melancholic in Palestine. Elyanna’s culture permeates her language, fashion, movements on stage and in front of the camera — two places she feels are akin — and in the visuals she shares alongside the music.

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