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Elyanna shares heartwarming moment with Palestinian children at Coldplay concert

Elyanna shares heartwarming moment with Palestinian children at Coldplay concert

Arab News5 hours ago
DUBAI: Palestinian Chilean singer Elyanna took to Instagram to share a heartwarming moment with two young Palestinian children at a Coldplay concert, invited through the non-profit organization Heal Palestine. She was joined by Egyptian American comedian and creator Ramy Youssef and US journalist Ayman Mohyeldin.
'Thank you @heal.palestine for making it possible for me to meet these angels,' wrote Elyanna on Instagram, along with photos from the meeting.
A post shared by Elyanna (@elyanna)
Heal Palestine, the organization that facilitated the encounter, focuses on supporting Palestinian children and families affected by war and displacement, offering both emergency relief and long-term education initiatives. The group took to their official Facebook page to thank Elyanna, Youssef and Mohyeldin.
'A heartfelt thank you to @elyanna, @aymanm, and @ramy for giving Qamar and Sara an unforgettable night at the Coldplay concert. Watching Elyanna perform on stage was a moment of pure magic — a much-needed escape from their treatments after their injuries in Gaza. We are deeply grateful for your compassion and for standing with us in our mission,' the post read.
Elyanna will perform at this year's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix After-Race Concerts on Dec. 5 at the Etihad Park on Yas Island.
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 One Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, one of the UAE's biggest entertainment and sporting weekends.
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 F1 ticket holders, with each night set to feature large-scale performances at the open-air Etihad Park.
One of Elyanna's 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.
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