Emily Braden is a powerhouse vocalist, songwriter and lyricist. Winner of New York City’s “Best of the Best” Jazzmobile Vocal Competition and a two-time cultural ambassador with the U.S. Embassy’s Arts Envoy Program, she is a commanding and magnetic presence on the global stage.

Originally from Boise, Idaho and a longtime resident of Harlem, Braden blends jazz, soul and pop to win the hearts of audiences around the world. She has performed at New York City’s iconic Birdland and Blue Note Jazz Club (Groove Series), with past residencies at the beloved 55 Bar and Minton’s Playhouse. She is the founding vocalist of the underground pop-up jazz speakeasy Daddy Rabbit NYC, created by pianist Misha Piatigorsky, which Forbes called “The Most Electrifying Party in Town.”

Braden’s international reach continues to grow, with sold-out engagements at London’s legendary Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club and performances across European festival and club stages. Her sophomore album, Cannon & Sparrow (2023), is a stirring tribute to resilience, showcasing the vocal prowess, groove and emotional range that define her work. Her forthcoming live album was recorded at Los Angeles’ Sam First with Grammy-winning songwriter, producer and keyboardist Sam Barsh, bassist Benjamin Rossman and drummer John Davis.

See Braden live and she’ll make you a believer.