Maya Elena is a songwriter, a guitarist, a singer, and a collaborator residing in Minneapolis, MN.

Her hypnotic voice and subtle guitar work conjure a distinct depth that's often familiar yet hard to place. She resides happily in the uncanny valley illusive to any specific genre.

A hair of folk, a dash of jazz, a sprinkle of sass, this soulful songbird evades solitary description within her solo performances.

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Illusion Valley est. 2017, is her full band's rendition of old and new songs. They released the single "Bought and Paid For" in June 2017 and made song #21 of 89 on The Current's top 89 local songs of 2017. 
"I especially love the guitar tones and how centered your voice is in the mix. It's a very captivating and moody album, perfect for fall." 
-- Andrea Swensson, The Current

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Illusion Valley is comprised of Maya Elena; Songwriter, Guitar, Vocals. Doc; Guitar. Nick Spielman; Bass. Corey Hess; Drums
 

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Maya Elena is also known nationally for her work on Wookiefoot's album from 2016 "You're It!" featured the title track "You're It!", "Keep it Light" and more memorably "The Road" performing on tour around the US and at Harmony Park.

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