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Artist and songwriter Myrna Braza from Bergen Norway has often been referred to as Norway´s Queen of soul.

Since 2009 she has released 1 album, 5 singles and several music videos, and received great ratings, her voice being described as «timeless and soulful, with music that perfectly combines deluxe soundscapes and modern pop arrangements to create a sound that is instantly likeable». Myrna is an independent, unsigned artist who manages every aspect of her career including releasing her music through her own record label.

Myrna is the 1st Norwegian artist to use Hangouts On Air for concerts, and in 2012 her fans and followers voted her as Artist Of The Year at Artists In The Plus!

She wanted to give something back to the AITP community and released the history´s first compilation album via a G+ community. The album is titled «Artists In The Plus Compilation Album» and features 23 independent artists and bands from around the world, all part of the same network. The album was released through her own label, together with her producer Thomas «tomtom» Haugland and founder of Artists In The Plus, John Voshell. It is currently available on iTunes, GooglePlay and most major online music stores around the world.

Myrna is known as a great performing live artist and has been featured in several Norwegian TV shows, been the support for the American artists Raphael Saadiq, Dwele and Ryan Leslie, and has also performed at lots of Norwegian festivals, including winning several band competitions.

Her music has been aired and listed on radio stations throughout Norway and Scandinavia, and she´s also been featured in several Norwegian magazines including interviews in US, UK and China.

This month Myrna released an EP titled Moments which includes her singles from 2012-2013;

the 60´s-inspired Save Me, the gospel inspired ballad Still Waters and the groovy pop song Lala, which have all received great reviews in the press. She also released a brand new music video on YouTube for the funky and catchy song Go!, which is also featured on the EP. Also, on Moments EP she brings you the funky song My Cocaine featuring the known Norwegian rap artist Son Of Light who was nominated for a Norwegian Grammy award in 2011, and last but not least a soulful ballad with the name of Heavy Heart.

Myrna says that she tries to write music that is timeless, soulful and beautiful.

Norway´s Queen of soul

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NEW release - MOments EP

- I´m so proud and excited to share this EP with everyone! I chose the title Moments simply because I want to share exactly that with my listeners. I sing about the ups and downs of life, music and of love withered and lost, some of which I´ve experienced myself and also believe many people can relate to.

I hope my music brings my listeners many wonderful, soulwarming moments.

Moments EP is available in major digital music stores around the world.

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