Over the past decade Mikayla has embedded herself in the New Orleans music community, performing with over a dozen local bands and bringing her original music from the streets of the French Quarter to the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. Her genre bending style reflects the fusion of jazz, funk, folk, and soul she’s experienced in each pocket of the city, and her emotionally driven lyrics delivered by her velvety rich voice creates an atmosphere of warmth for her listeners wherever she performs. Whether she’s solo or with her band, Mikayla’s shows offer a beautiful blend of intimacy and high energy.

 

“Mikayla Braun is the type of singer you hope to hear when stumbling into a bar or lounge in New Orleans [...] the multi-talented artist is a powerhouse. She plays the piano and ukulele to accompany her resounding, classic, and jazzy voice” -Where Y’at Magazine: Top 10 New Orleans Musicians of 2023

 

"Daringly beautiful singer/songwriter vibrations" - GoNOLA

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"Mikayla Braun reels the listener in with her smoky vocals and lyrics" -Memphis Flyer