Mikaela, first name Michaela Slívová, is an Ostrava singer who specializes in reggae and has greatly enriched the Czech reggae scene with her work. In 2022, she released her debut album ProbuZENí, which contains 12 songs and was recorded at Czech Radio Ostrava. The album combines traditional reggae elements with personal lyrics that often contain deeper symbolism. In her lyrics, Mikaela communicates her own experiences, opinions and attitudes, which gives her work an authentic character.
She was drawn to reggae by the freedom in the lyrics and the musical atmosphere that allows her to sing “about the heart”. Although she started out with other genres such as pop and rock, reggae provides her with a space for self-realization and communication of emotions. In addition to her solo career, she has also collaborated with the band The Institute Ova, with whom she performed at the famous Beats for Love festival in Ostrava