Women who inspire us; Jelisa
Who is Jelisa?
Jelisa is an alternative artist born in Amsterdam who writes down her feelings with soul. But also a young lady figuring out life, just as everyone.
Can you tell us where and how you grew up?
I was born in Amsterdam, moved to a small village next to Amsterdam with my mom, dad and brother. Loved playing outside by the water and trees. I had a lot of hobby’s and went to a dance academy at an early age. I was very ambitious trying to achieve my passion as a dancer/ singer.
Where did your passion for music came from?
I’ve always been sensitive to sounds, my dad used to go to a lot of concerts and also because I danced I was always surrounded by music.
Also watching music video’s and listening to different kinds of music, also my brothers music.
Who or what inspires you?
Lots of different forms of art inspire me, from paintings to architecture, culture, people, clothes, emotions and situations
What’s your daily workflow?
It’s always different, every day is different, the real artist life I guess haha. Variety is important to me.
But mostly; writing, in the studio, at a shoot, meetings, creating, finding inspiration, studying, rehearsals, singing, organizing my business.
What’s your latest song about?
A song that has not yet been released is about not giving up but continuing with what your doing, keep on trying.
What do you like most about what you do?
I like that I get to write feelings down and share it with other human beings. Create projects, being on stage, being in the moment with the magic of the music
And what are the downsides?
That everything is work, it never stops. I'm always thinking about what’s next. You have to push yourself, if I’m not going to do it, nobody will.
What’s your biggest dream?
Performing on big and small music festivals, giving concerts all over the world. And creating more music for the people.
Name 3 things that makes you truly happy
Music & art
Love
(Meditation with ) Sunlight
Do you have a morning routine?
Mostly; first shower, drink water, meditate, pilates or yoga and then eat. But sometimes life throws you something else.
And what is your evening routine?
Drink tea, read, meditation, but same.
If you could wake up anywhere in the world, where would it be?
Nyc or Tokio or in Switzerland in nature between the mountains
Do you have any advise for beginning artists, creators or freelancers?
Just create, keep on going, bad days will always be there. And celebrate achievements.
What’s your favourite song ever?
I have too many haha
Name your 3 worst habits
I have a hard time making decisions, overthinking, forgetting to share or show myself and my work
Best place in Amsterdam to enjoy music?
Paradiso, Cafe alto, at my house haha