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, Robert Earl Keen, and John Primer.  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 as a semifinalist in the 2020 International Blues Challenge. She has toured nationally, has collaborated with Mudcat, Wasted Potential Brass Band, and other Atlanta musicians, and is currently working on multiple projects slated for 2026 and 2027, including her new collaboration with Heaven Davis.