Martina & Joy - Jazz / Bossa Nova More than just a Duo!! We play multiple instruments and it sounds like a band!

Martina and Joy (a.k.a Bom!) is an acoustic duo featuring the wonderful singer Martina Bergonzoni (Martina Effy) and guitarist Joy Goh. They met during their Jazz Studies at the Royal Conservatory of The Hague (Jazz Department).

In this duo project, we perform Brazilian music, including Bossa Nova, Samba, MPB, Pagode, Forro, and Brazilian Jazz. Martina sings while Joy plays the guitar.

What makes this duo special is that Martina, a talented singer, also excels at playing the guitar. Occasionally, she takes over the guitar part, singing and playing simultaneously, while Joy handles Brazilian percussion instruments like the pandeiro and cavaquinho. This adds a unique and dynamic element to our performances, offering more than the typical duo experience.

Martina's warm and beautiful voice provides a calm, comforting, and delicate sound. Many audience members have shared that they were deeply moved by her singing. Additionally, Martina's ability to engage the audience during up-tempo songs, often encouraging sing-alongs, creates an interesting and joyful atmosphere.

This project has performed at various venues, including theaters, festival and private events, such as Tivoli Vredenburg, Laaktheater, and Theater Munganga.

The ensemble can be expanded to a trio or quartet by adding musicians we frequently collaborate with, such as the renowned drummer Alaor Soares, if needed.

LINE - UP:
Martina - Singing; Guitar
Joy - Guitar; Pandeiro; Cavaquinho; Backing Vocals