Emily Braden @ Birds, NYC

Emily Braden is the winner of New York City’s ‘Best of the Best’ Jazzmobile Vocal Competition and two-time cultural ambassador with the US Embassy’s Arts Envoy Program. Originally from Boise, Idaho, Braden is a Harlem-based powerhouse vocalist, songwriter and lyricist who effortlessly blends jazz and soul to win the hearts of audiences around the world. She is a respected name on the NYC scene and has performed at premiere clubs and festivals and around the world. Her sophomore album Cannon & Sparrow was released in spring 2023 and is a celebration of resilience.