Palestinian-Chilean artist Elyanna has announced a Woledto world tour in support of her debut album of the same name, Tuesday. Singer-songwriter Elyanna, known for her experimental Arab-pop sound, will kick off the tour on Oct. 7, with stops in Houston, Atlanta, Brooklyn, and Toronto. After wrapping the North American leg in San Diego on Nov. 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 dancing.
Elyanna showcases her cultural roots through song, exploring themes of immigrant experiences and resilience. She also expresses it through her wardrobe, from sporting a tatreez shawl or a headpiece adorned with coins. Before walking offstage after her 2023 Coachella performance, Elyanna held up a Palestinian keffiyeh, a reflection of her identity and solidarity with her people. During her Governors Ball performance in June, audience members waved Palestinian flags and keffiyehs while she performed in front of the graphic, “All Eyes on Rafah.” The phrase refers to the displaced Palestinians who are being targeted in an ongoing Israeli invasion. After performing her entire Coachella set in Arabic, Elyanna told Rolling Stone, “I am creating my own box. I want to introduce a new culture, sound, and language. I mean, that’s the whole point.”
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Tickets for the Woledto tour go on sale to the general public Friday, July 19, at 10 a.m. local time, though fans can sign up for presale access to begin purchasing tickets on July 17.
Woledto North American Tour Dates
Oct. 5 – Austin, TX @ Austin City Limits
Oct. 7 – Houston, TX @ House of Blues Houston
Oct. 9 – Dallas, TX @ House of Blues Dallas
Oct. 12 – Austin, TX @ Austin City Limits
Oct. 15 – Fort Lauderdale, FL @ Revolution Live
Oct. 17 – Atlanta, GA @ Buckhead Theatre
Oct. 19 – Charlotte, NC @ The Underground
Oct. 21 – Philadelphia, PA @ Theatre of Living Arts
Oct. 22 – Silver Spring, MD @ The Fillmore Silver Spring
Oct. 24 – Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Paramount
Oct. 25 – Boston, MA @ Big Night Live
Oct. 27 – Montreal, QC @ MTELUS
Oct. 28 – Toronto, ON @ REBEL
Oct. 30 – Chicago, IL @ Riviera Theatre
Nov. 1 – Detroit, MI @ The Fillmore Detroit
Nov. 2 – St. Louis, MO @ The Pageant
Nov. 6 – Minneapolis, MN @ Varsity Theater
Nov. 8 – Denver, CO @ Summit
Nov. 11 – Seattle, WA @Neptune Theatre
Nov. 13 – Vancouver, BC @ Commodore Ballroom
Nov. 15 – Sacramento, CA @ Ace of Spades
Nov. 17 – Oakland, CA @ Fox Theater
Nov. 20 – San Diego, CA @ The Observatory North Park
