Maria Kheyfets ~ The Surreal Connection Between Art and the Soul
Behind the scenes with Monelise.
#hauntology #workethic #groundedness
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About my guest Maria Kheyfets:
Maria Kheyfets, known artistically as Monelise, is a singer-songwriter whose work bridges music, myth, and spirituality. With millions of streams worldwide, her cinematic art-pop songs are described as portals - worlds of archetype, memory, and transformation. In 2024-2025 she wrote 100 songs in a single year, transforming discipline into ritual and creativity into myth-making. Through her music and her forthcoming works, Monelise guides audiences to safeguard the soul of art in a noisy world.
What we discussed:
00:14 Who is Maria Kheyfets
00:31 Grounded work ethic
03:27 Her early life
04:37 Russian culture
05:51 UK 'I'm owed' culture
07:08 She was a 3rd culture kid
08:10 She changed gear
09:32 Where she got her stamina from
10:24 How she transitioned into music and voice
12:40 The Edinburgh Fringe
13:13 What is Hauntology
14:08 They told her she couldn't sing
16:19 Connection with herself
17:25 It brought up emotions
18:17 Receiving from the Crown chakra
19:45 She didn't turn away
21:25 Surrendering and grounding
23:14 Beautiful visuals
25:50 Where her work is going
26:48 Her songs are portals
27:43 Returning to a soulful place
30:22 Knowing the artist
31:00 Her new book
32:49 Her art has changed her
34:37 Pre-Christmas ritual for listeners
37:10 Her favourite part of the conversation
#romanticart #truevoice #dedication
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Where to find Maria Kheyfets:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/1hRk8UGUeVxEya6uYQyKtB?si=TYzbED75Q_--vF9IDmjnyQ
Her course THE SOVEREIGN ARTIST: http://bit.ly/4iEoNXt
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