Episode 19

Conquering depression, adversity, herself and finally the world with Kéyali!

Published on: 23rd December, 2016

Kéyali and I discuss the importance of perseverance. Her story is awesome because of her relentless attitude towards life. She faced a multitude of colossal challenges and managed to build her dream life in the process. Tune in to hear how she acquired an MBA whilst building a successful career as a singer along the way.

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Bio: Kéyali is a French vocalist, songwriter and composer based in Mannheim, Germany. With 20 years of music up her sleeve, she’s often remembered for her powerful vocals and effervescence on stage.

Long time Doha resident, Kéyali could be considered one of the pioneer’s of Qatar’s music scene during its humble beginnings along with regular residencies in the country’s finest music venues including the unique Jazz at Lincoln Center Doha. The multi-talented artist is also an award winning actress, recognized for her supporting role in the multi-award winning Independent feature ‘Prince of Broadway’ by New York director Sean Baker.

Currently alternating stints of residencies around the world, her rest time at home in Germany is used to produce, write and record her new album inspired by ‘the pulse of Rock, emotions of Soul, the groove of Hip-Hop and the thrill of World Music’.



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The Working Artist project is our attempt to answer questions and confront challenges that artists face on a daily basis. We are taking the time to get to know artist from every field with the intent of debunking the myths, and shedding light on the...
The Working Artist project is our attempt to answer questions and confront challenges that artists face on a daily basis. We are taking the time to get to know artist from every field with the intent of debunking the myths, and shedding light on the realities of the artist at work.
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Created in 2016 by Darrian Douglas, The Working Artist Project is a podcast that sheds light on the realities facing today’s working creatives. The podcast provides lovers of the arts with an up-close look at the lives of their favorite performers.