About

¡Bom! (Martina and Joy duo) is a Brazilian jazz duo that was formed in 2022 by singer Martina Effy Bergonzoni and guitarist Joy Goh in the Netherlands.
They are one of the very active duos in the scene of this music in the Netherlands, performing at diverse venues including festivals, events, bars, theaters such as Tivoli Vredenburg, Paradiso Amsterdam, Sudwerk Festivals (IT), PrinsjesNach, etc.

In this duo, Martina and Joy play various types of Brazilian music, including Bossa Nova, Samba, MPB, Pagode, Forró, Jazz, and original compositions. With their jazz backgrounds, they add a jazz touch to their interpretations of these genres.
What makes this duo stand out is that the feature of this duo besides their beautiful playing is that - they play multiple instruments.

Martina, the singer, is also a classically trained guitar player. Sometimes, she plays the guitar while singing. Martina also plays hand and foot percussions while singing too. In her performance, you will hear the percussions when she starts dancing.

Joy Goh, the guitarist, is also a Pandeiro and Cavaquinho player. The Pandeiro is a traditional handframe drum used in Brazilian music, producing a loud and resonant sound similar to a light drum set. Cavaquinho is a small guitar-string instrument of Brazilian origin. The fact of being multi-instrumentalists: this duo creates a fuller and more complete sound than we normally expected from a duo; it sounds like a trio / quartet! In 2024 Fall, they were also invited by programmers abroad to perform a series of concerts in Italy in FEB 2025, marking their first international tour.

About us

Martina Effy

Martina Bergonzoni is an Italian jazz singer and guitarist based in Amsterdam, known for her captivating blend of jazz and Brazilian music. A dynamic performer with a deep passion for both genres, Martina has graced prestigious stages, including the Teatro Zandonai and Teatro Ristori in Italy, as well as the Laaktheater and Tivoli Vredenburg in the Netherlands.
Her musical journey has been highlighted by significant awards, including first prizes at the 'Music 4 the Next Generation' and 'Dai De Jazz' competitions.
As a graduate of one of Europe's most renowned conservatories, the Royal Conservatoire of The Hague, Martina has developed a style that is both technically impressive and emotionally resonant. A passionate devotee of Brazilian music, Martina draws inspiration from legends such as João Gilberto, Antonio Carlos Jobim, and Elis Regina. She fuses the smooth, soothing sounds of bossa nova, the infectious rhythms of samba, and the soulful depth of MPB (Música Popular Brasileira), creating a musical experience that is as rich in tradition as it is innovative.
Martina’s versatility shines through in her wide-ranging collaborations. She is a key member of the duo ¡Bom!, alongside guitarist Joy Goh, where they perform regularly with prominent artists like Alaor Soares and Wagner Wasconcelos. As the leader of the group MaNiDa, Martina's vision is taking shape with the band’s debut album, "Foreṡìa", released on April 5th, 2024 under the AMP Music & Record label

Joy Goh

Based in the Netherlands, Joy is a guitarist and composer who graduated from the jazz department of the Royal Conservatory of the Hague. He was awarded the best young talent at the Taipei Jazz Festival in 2015.

He has performed with Brazilian Music Projects at great venues such as Tivoli Vredenburg, Concert Hall de Doelen, PAARD, etc.
Joy plays guitar, pandeiro and cavaquinho in ¡Bom!.

For more details:
www.joygoh.com