Maya de Vitri: Embracing Creative Freedom
In this episode of Curious Goldfish, host Jason English interviews Maya de Vitri, formerly of The Stray Birds, about her deeply collaborative solo career. Maya shares insights into her creative journey, the evolution of her music, and the challenges she's faced transitioning from a band member to a solo artist. She also discusses balancing a career in music with practical life demands, her experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic, and her current projects. The episode concludes with Maya performing two heartfelt songs, "Ribbon" and "Working Man."
00:00 The Collaborative Solo Journey
01:11 Introduction to Curious Goldfish Podcast
01:43 Maya de Vitri's Musical Evolution
02:01 Balancing Creative Career and Practical Life
02:06 Insights into Songwriting and Performances
02:39 Interview Begins: Meeting Maya in Nashville
02:55 A Week in Maya's Life
04:13 The Starbucks Experience
05:21 The Reality of Being a Musician
06:14 Producing Records and Service Jobs
07:49 Musical Family and Career Decisions
13:41 The Stray Birds and Americana Music
17:59 COVID's Impact on Creativity
20:36 Recording 'The Only Moment'
25:02 Exploring Song Interpretations
26:24 The Evolution of a Song
27:23 Touring Challenges and Strategies
31:05 Balancing Roles as an Independent Artist
37:20 Transitioning from Band to Solo Artist
44:36 Curiosity About Rest and Community
49:23 Musical Performance and Reflections