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Review & Photography: Logan Schooley


                      Elyanna Unites a Crowd




                Elyanna drew a crowd to Silver Springs, MD,     Elyanna, the Palestinian Chilean singer and
                and two electrifying openers had the Fillmore songwriter, seamlessly blended Arabic and
                shaking. First up was fairdose, who presented Latin music into a unique hybrid pop
                an engaging electronic DJ set with occasional   sound. The backup dancers elevated the
                soft vocals. Next, ZEEMUFFIN, a vibrant New     performance with incredible energy,
                Yorker with Pakistani roots, brought a lively   showcasing impressive choreography that
                multicultural techno-pop and R&B DJ set that    added depth to the show.
                had the crowd dancing and smiling, even         Standout moments included Elyanna's
                inspiring a conga line among fans.              heartfelt rendition of “Olive Branch,”
                The crowd was dressed to impress, capturing alongside fairdose. Later in the show she
                photos with their friends between sets. The     ventured to the barricade to sing with her
                excitement in the room was palpable.            fans and sat on the edge of the stage to
                                                                connect with the audience.
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