Here at AWNY, we love being able to introduce some of the amazing women who are living and working in NYC. Meet Mi-kaisha—a proud First Nations woman who also happens to be one of the most talented up-and-coming Aussie musicians. Beyond her obvious talents, Mi-kaisha also brings her brand of authentic and genuine energy to every room she walks into. We were inspired to share her story after she brought down the house singing “Girl on Fire” at the recent AAA Gala dinner. From her hometown roots and what she misses about Oz to her favorite local spots in the city—let’s get to know, Mi-kaisha.
Where did you grow up in Australia, and what led you to make the big move to the US?
I was born in Sydney’s south, and I am a Sydney (and now Brooklyn) girl through and through. I am a Darumbal (Aboriginal) and Tongan woman with connections to Rockhampton and Eua. I first moved to NYC in the Fall of 2019 for an undergrad in Recorded Music (Minor in Native American and Indigenous Studies) at NYU’s Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music.
