Myrna Braza (born 3 November 1983 in Flakka,

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, Norway) is a

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singer, composer, and the younger sister of dancer and singer

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Career

Braza is a graduate at

Bergen Katedralskole Bergen Cathedral School (Norwegian: ''Bergen Katedralskole'', Latin: ''Schola Cathedralis Bergensis'', formerly known as Bergens lærdeskole and Bergen latinskole and colloquially known as Katten) is an upper secondary school in Bergen, Norway. Loc ...

, where she got her

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in 2000. She has repeatedly been cited as the soul queen in Bergen. With her distinctive, soulful voice and her impresses charisma on stage, her music is best described as a mix of soul, funk and pop. She released her debut solo album ''Free As a Bird'' in 2009, and also has numerous singles and music videos. She is also known for being an excellent live artist and have played several concerts at small and large venues and festivals in Norway and England. Braza has been opening artist for the world-renowned soul artists Raphael Saadiq and Dwele. She has collaborated on several Norwegian and international releases and collaborated with artists such as The Loch Ness Mouse, Nicki Noelle, Kleen, Kahuun, Aché, Son Of Light, Double D, D-Techs, Spetakkel, LidoLido, Narrowhead, Marc Farrano, Hanne Vatnøy and Faith Circus. She has also sung with

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, and contributed the song "Gett Off" on Christer Falck's tribute disc to Prince, ''Shockadelica''. Braza has performed at

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Vorspiel, Quart Festival and ByLarm. She also has participated on the TV shown Beat for Beat at

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with e.g. Christian Ingebrigtsen from A1 and Lydverket.

Discography

Solo albums

*2009: ''Free As a Bird'' (Frö by Löft) *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

References

External links

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Free As A Bird – Myrna Braza
on YouTube
Still Waters – Myrna Braza
on YouTube {{DEFAULTSORT:Braza, Myrna Norwegian composers Musicians from Bergen Living people 1983 births People educated at the Bergen Cathedral School Norwegian people of Filipino descent 21st-century Norwegian singers 21st-century Norwegian women singers