Mitsayel – Soulful vibes, global grooves, and melodies that move the heart
Artist Bio
I’m Michael Bacalla, a songwriter and performer with a deep love for music. Singing and composing have been my lifelong passion, and even as a working pensioner, I continue to chase the dream of sharing my songs with the world. My music comes from real experiences—stories of hope, resilience, and starting over—that I hope can touch and inspire others.
Mitsayel is a seasoned singer-songwriter who blends the smooth grooves of rhythm & blues with jazz improvisation. His music weaves in the energetic pulse of Eurobeat and classic soul sensibilities. He cites Barry White’s deep, romantic R&B ballads, Boz Scaggs’s smooth fusion of soul and jazz, and Lionel Richie’s timeless soul-pop songwriting as major inspirations. Mitsayel’s work embraces the heartfelt spirit of soul music—a genre built on gospel, R&B, and jazz traditions—resulting in an intimate, emotional sound.
From struggle to song, from song to hope.
— Honest, humble compositions that turn hard days into hopeful melodies.
Mitsayel has composed music for over two decades, and this experience shines through in his mature, heartfelt songwriting. During the COVID-19 lockdown, he turned isolation into inspiration and created several intimate songs that resonate with sincerity. These tracks reflect Mitsayel’s deep passion and dedication to making meaningful music. He continues to pursue his career with purpose, eager to connect with listeners and bring warmth and honesty to every performance.
I sing because hope deserves a voice.
— Simple songs meant to lift the heart and remind us we’re not alone.
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Background
Mitsayel is an R&B and jazz artist with over twenty years of songwriting experience. His music merges soulful grooves and jazz harmonies with the pulsating energy of Eurobeat, reflecting the influence of romantic soul icons like Barry White and Boz Scaggs. The new material on this release—written during lockdown—offers heartfelt melodies and introspective lyrics, showcasing Mitsayel’s emotional depth and creative maturity. This passionate collection of demos invites listeners into Mitsayel’s warm, authentic musical world and marks a meaningful new chapter in his career.
My name is Mitsayel, and I am an artist who has been writing and composing music for over two decades. I blend rhythm and blues with jazz in a way that I hope feels both timeless and fresh. I draw inspiration from soulful legends like Barry White and Lionel Richie, the smooth grooves of Boz Scaggs, and even the energetic pulse of Eurobeat. All these influences have shaped my sound into something heartfelt and sincere. Over the years I have poured myself into perfecting my craft, approaching every song with passion, discipline, and a commitment to connect with listeners.
During the recent lockdown period, I devoted myself to creating new music when the world felt still, and I came up with several songs I’m very proud of. These tracks carry the emotional depth of jazz chords and the warm embrace of R&B vocals. In particular, one song stands out—it’s a soulful ballad that builds into a jazz-infused chorus. I truly believe this song can touch people’s hearts in the way music touched mine while writing it. In a time when listeners crave genuine feeling and a bit of joy, I feel confident this track has the power to resonate widely and become something special.
- 2015 – 2025
Performed all over Australia in different clubs, venues, RSLs, Events and so on.
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