maiv muas xyooj

musician / activist

BIOGRAPHY

Maiv Muas Xyooj is a Hmong Southeast Asian American artist, advocate, and lifelong learner whose work is rooted in curiosity and self-inquiry. As a first-generation Hmong American born and raised in the United States, she approaches art as a way to understand how her heart, mind, and body interact with the world. Her creative practice is shaped by movement across regions, from the West Coast to the East Coast and now the Midwest, each place influencing her evolving sense of identity and belonging.

Healing, storytelling, and artistic expression are central to Maiv Muas’s journey. She views music and spoken word as tools for reflection, connection, and social change. Her introduction to In Progress came through a friend who shared music centered on identity and activism. Inspired by that experience, she attended an In Progress Open Mic and performed spoken word, marking an important step in claiming her voice publicly.

Maiv Muas is deeply interested in creating within spaces that center social justice and collective transformation. She strives to weave her identity more intentionally into her music, building bridges between personal narrative and community dialogue. Through her art, she seeks not only to express herself but to foster relationships grounded in empathy, awareness, and shared humanity.

Currently, she is focused on strengthening her acoustic guitar playing, exploring greater depth and confidence in her vocal expression, and producing music that feels aligned with her spirit and lived experience. She is committed to growth—both technical and personal—and looks forward to continuing her journey alongside other creatives who are passionate about art as a force for change.

Qualifications

Maiv Muas Xyooj has experience in songwriting and vocal performance, creating original music rooted in identity and storytelling. She facilitates arts-based conversations that connect activism and personal narrative. She has experience organizing projects and events that center community engagement and creative expression.

skills

  • songwriting

  • singing

  • arts, activism, and storytelling facilitation

  • project and event organizer

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