{"id":17873,"date":"2025-09-01T00:48:32","date_gmt":"2025-08-31T16:48:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/artgardenhub.com\/?p=17873"},"modified":"2025-09-01T00:48:34","modified_gmt":"2025-08-31T16:48:34","slug":"mennel-ibtissem-turns-4-chairs-on-beautiful-hallelujah-blind-audition-on-the-voice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/artgardenhub.com\/?p=17873","title":{"rendered":"Mennel Ibtissem Turns 4 Chairs On Beautiful \u201cHallelujah\u201d Blind Audition On The Voice"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"624\" src=\"https:\/\/artgardenhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/featurs-1024x624.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17876\" srcset=\"https:\/\/artgardenhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/featurs-1024x624.webp 1024w, https:\/\/artgardenhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/featurs-300x183.webp 300w, https:\/\/artgardenhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/featurs-768x468.webp 768w, https:\/\/artgardenhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/featurs-1536x937.webp 1536w, https:\/\/artgardenhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/featurs-380x232.webp 380w, https:\/\/artgardenhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/featurs-800x488.webp 800w, https:\/\/artgardenhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/featurs-1160x707.webp 1160w, https:\/\/artgardenhub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/featurs.webp 2040w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the realm of music, Leonard Cohen\u2019s \u201cHallelujah\u201d has been covered countless times, but few renditions match the unique beauty of Mennel Ibtissem\u2019s interpretation. The 22-year-old French-Syrian Muslim singer captivated audiences on The Voice France with her soul-stirring rendition, seamlessly blending elements of gospel, R&B, and her own cultural heritage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From the moment Mennel began singing, it was evident that something special was unfolding. Her delicate yet powerful vocals not only turned the judges\u2019 chairs but also touched the hearts of viewers across the globe. What set her performance apart was her decision to sing in both English and Arabic, infusing the classic song with new layers of meaning and emotion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mennel\u2019s multicultural background added depth to her rendition, as she drew inspiration from Kuwaiti artist Muhammad Al Husayn\u2019s \u201cYa Ilahi (Oh My Lord)\u201d for the Arabic verses, seamlessly melding them with Cohen\u2019s original lyrics. Accompanied by a mesmerizing blend of piano and an eight-string acoustic folk instrument, her performance was a testament to her artistry and creativity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Leonard Cohen - Hallelujah | Mennel Ibtissem | The Voice France 2018 | Blind Audition\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/M5ORMgl_KPE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beyond her musical talent, Mennel\u2019s appearance on The Voice France sparked discussions about representation and diversity in the media. Her regal features and choice to wear a striking blue turban resonated deeply with French Muslim women, highlighting the importance of inclusion in high-profile contests like The Voice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Following her stint on The Voice France, Mennel\u2019s journey took her to America\u2019s Got Talent, where she once again mesmerized audiences with her rendition of \u201cHallelujah\u201d and A Great Big World\u2019s \u201cSay Something.\u201d However, her time on the show was marred by controversy, as she withdrew before her vocals could be fully evaluated, leading to misleading editing that misrepresented her audition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Mennel Ibtissem Singer  SO NERVOUS  Sings 2 Songs  | America&#039;s Got Talent 2019 Audition\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Ivr8cWWGBwM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite the challenges, Mennel remained steadfast in her musical pursuits, relocating to Denver, Colorado, before returning to Paris to continue her career. 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