Mandi Strachota

Mandi Strachota is an Atlanta-based singer-songwriter known for her soulful vocals and versatile blend of R&B, gospel, blues, country, and soul. Born in Atlanta and raised in Wisconsin, she has become a fixture on the local music scene, performing at iconic venues and opening for artists like Delbert McClinton and Robert Earl Keen. A multi-instrumentalist and songwriter, Mandi has released three albums—Fly, Unleashed, and Pictures—and earned recognition as Creative Loafing’s 2019 Best Acoustic Artist and a semifinalist in the 2020 International Blues Challenge. She has toured nationally, collaborated with Mudcat, Wasted Potential Brass Band, and other Atlanta musicians, and is currently working on a double country album slated for 2025.