About the Musician
Leila Milki is an award-winning Lebanese-American singer, songwriter, and classical-pop pianist based in Los Angeles. Most recently recognized as one of Arab America’s “30 Under 30” honorees, she strives to translate her artistry into a healing platform for emotional and multicultural empowerment, while elevating visibility for fellow first-generation daughters of the Arab diaspora. Her Arabic/English fusion work has earned her a Grand Prize and Lennon Award in the John Lennon Songwriting Contest (with her homeland tribute “Leil Ya Leil”), along with a feature in Disney’s Emmy-nominated series “The Rocketeer” (with her song “Enjoy Your Meal,” a festive tribute to Lebanese cuisine and Arab women across generations). Learn more about Leila at her website.
Program
(All times US Pacific)
06:30p.m. – Intro
06:45 p.m. – Repertoire of Leila’s songs & selection of cross-genre repertoire in English, Arabic, and French
07:30 p.m. — 15 minute Intermission —
07:45p.m. – Medley of holiday songs – For this section, please see below for words to sing along
08:15p.m. – Closing
For those joining us in-person we will have refreshments sponsored and provided by JoJo’s Mediterranean Grill of West Hollywood.
DECK THE HALLS
Deck the halls with boughs of holly, Fa la la la la la la la!
‘Tis the season to be jolly, Fa la la la la la la la!
Don we now our gay apparel, Fa la la la la la la la!
Troll the ancient Yuletide carol, Fa la la la la la la la!
See the blazing yule before us, Fa la la la la la la la!
Strike the harp and join the chorus, Fa la la la la la la la!
Follow me in merry measure, Fa la la la la la la la!
While I tell of Yuletide treasure, Fa la la la la la la la!
Fast away the old year passes, Fa la la la la la la la!
Hail the new, ye lads and lasses, Fa la la la la la la la!
Sing we joyous all together! Fa la la la la la la la!
Heedless of the wind and weather, Fa la la la la la la la!
WHITE CHRISTMAS
I’m dreaming of a White Christmas
Just like the ones I used to know
Where the treetops glisten
and children listen
To hear sleigh bells in the snow.
I’m dreaming of a white Christmas
With every Christmas card I write
May your days be merry and bright
And may all your Christmases be white.
[repeats]
FELIZ NAVIDAD
Feliz Navidad
Feliz Navidad
Feliz Navidad
Prospero Ano y Felicidad.
Feliz Navidad
Feliz Navidad
Feliz Navidad
Prospero Ano y Felicidad.
I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas
I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas
I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas
From the bottom of my heart.
[repeats]
This event is hosted by Rise Up Lebanon Action which is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
All proceeds will go to charity to support RULA affiliated organizations helping raise funds for people in need of food assistance, heating oil, medical support, kids education, and sustainable programs in Lebanon.
To learn more about RULA and upcoming events or if you would like to donate, please visit our website riseuplebanon.org.
Thank you
The RULA team would like to thank everyone who attended the concert on-line or in-person and who donated to the projects. We appreciate you!
We also want to extend a special thank you to Leila for helping us make this happen.
Sponsors
A special thank you to JoJo’s Mediterranean grill of West Hollywood, CA for providing food for the event.