I Am | Maya Isacowitz | TEDxJerusalemWomen

Artistic Performance - Song

Ma-ya was born in Israel, in 1987.
She is a singer-songwriter.

In her early teens she began discovering her voice, started playing the guitar and writing her own songs.

In 2010, she independently recorded her debut album, “Safe & Sound”.

Ma-ya’s performances and unique voice created a strong buzz in the local music scene.

In August 2011, she released her debut album, Safe & Sound.

In early 2012, she won Israel’s prestigious ACUM award, for “Best New Artist”/Discovery of the Year”.

Her album reached Gold and the “Safe & Sound” tour included over 100 sold out shows.

Over the past two years, she has been based in New York, where she recorded her second album and toured throughout the United States.

Among other things, she featured at the Mountain Jam Festival, SXSW Music Festival, and was the opening act for Suzanne Vega in New York City.

Ma-ya’s music consists of indie rock and pop, folk, neo-soul, country Americana and blues.

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