Maria Juur, born on March 15, 1988, is a renowned Estonian musician and activist, professionally known by her stage name Maria Minerva.
As a talented musician, Maria Minerva has received widespread recognition, including two Estonian Music Awards, and her releases have been met with critical acclaim from esteemed music publications such as Pitchfork Media and The Fader. Notably, influential pop critic Simon Reynolds was an early supporter of her work.
Maria Minerva's achievements have not gone unnoticed, as she was named one of the seminal Los Angeles artists by The Guardian and featured on Estonian World's annual "Top 12 Most Outstanding Estonian Women in the World" list.
Maria's educational background is impressive, having graduated from the Estonian Academy of Arts and Goldsmiths, University of London, where she had the opportunity to study under the guidance of the prominent British cultural theorist Mark Fisher.
Born into a family of creative individuals, Maria's father, Mart Juur, is a well-known Estonian humorist, writer, and TV/radio personality.
