Myrna Braza

Myrna Braza
Born (1983-11-03) 3 November 1983
Bergen, Norway
OriginNorwegian
OccupationsSinger, composer
InstrumentsVocals
LabelsTomtom&Braza
Websitewww.myrnabraza.no

Myrna Braza (born 3 November 1983, Bergen, Norway) is a Norwegian-Filipino singer, songwriter and vocal coach/producer.[1]

Career

Braza is a graduate at Bergen Katedralskole, where she got her Examen artium in 2002. Known for her distinctive, soulful voice and charisma on stage, her music has been described as combining soul and pop. She released her debut solo album Free As a Bird in 2009, and has since released four total albums, along with numerous singles and music videos. She is particularly known for her live shows, having played concerts at venues and festivals in Norway, UK and the Philippines. [2]

Braza has been the opening artist for the world-renowned soul artists Raphael Saadiq and Dwele. She's featured as a singer and songwriter on several Norwegian and International releases and collaborated with many artists throughout the years. Braza has performed at festivals such as Natjazz, Skånevik Bluesfestival, QuartFestivalen, 100 Dagar, Balejazz, and ByLarm. She has also performed on the NRK programme Beat for Beat with Christian Ingebrigtsen and has made other TV appearances, including Lydverket and Korslaget on TV2. In 2022 she reintroduced herself under the new name MYRNA, releasing her first EP with songs in Norwegian before once again returning to English-language music. She is also currently the lead singer in "Oh Snap!," a prominent party band in Bergen.[1][2]

Discography

Solo albums

  • 2009: Free As a Bird (Frö by Löft)[3]
  • 2013: Moments (Frö by Löft), EP
  • 2016: Story of I (Frö by Löft)
  • 2022: Fakker opp (Frö by Löft)

Collaborations

With Kahuun – Kai Stoltz
  • 2007: Bontelabo (Bagpak Records), feat. Myrna Braza[4]

2022: "Fakker opp (ft. Angelo Reira)"

References

  1. 1 2 "Myrna Braza: Artist, Låtskriver" (in Norwegian). Bransjeregister MIC.no. Retrieved 25 December 2014.
  2. 1 2 Olsen, Ida Solheim (8 February 2009). "Ny, bergensk platedebutant" (in Norwegian). NRK. Retrieved 25 December 2014.
  3. ↑ "Myrna Braza". Discography. AllMusic. Retrieved 27 June 2015.
  4. ↑ "Myrna Braza". Discography. discogs. Retrieved 27 June 2015.
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