Multidisciplinary portuguese artist based in Amsterdam

I’m a classically trained Cellist in love with Jazz, Brazilian, African and Portuguese music. 
I sing and play Asalato (West African percussion instrument). 

As an activist, I aim to use my political voice and critical thinking to impact my community through art and music. 

I write my own music and make arrangements of Portuguese songs that I love for cello, voice and asalato. 

I perform classical music solo, with Beltane String Quartet and my duo with guitarist Marta Fonseca. I’m part of Zeca Celli Collective, with whom I perform music by the Portuguese singer songwriter José Afonso.

I teach cello and asalato.

Courses and Masterclasses

As a multidisciplinary cellist, Jasmim has participated in various projects and masterclasses that have contributed to her broad artistic development, which goes beyond classical music to include contemporary music and improvisation.

Creative Strings Festival Lausanne 2023

Participated in Creative Strings Festival Lausanne where she had masterclasses with jazz cellist Stephan Braun and jazz violinists Christian Howes and Baiju Bhatt, who inspired her greatly in their broad approach to music and improvisation on their instruments.

Sond’Ar-te Electric Ensemble Academy 2022

I participated in Sond’Ar-te Electric Ensemble Academy which took place in Fundação da Casa de Mateus in Vila Real, Portugal.

“Probing, Deciphering & Interpreting Today’s Music” was the goal of this inspiring one week course, where young Portuguese musicians had the opportunity to rehearse and perform contemporary electro-acoustic Portuguese music, both as instrumentalists but also as live-electronics operators.

Orchestra experience

JOP – Youth Portuguese Orchestra (2018/19 and 2022), with concerts in:

CvA Symphony Orchestra (2022 and 2024) conducted by Judith Kubitz and Karel Deseure), with concerts in:

Nieuw Philharmonie Utrecht (2025 and 2026), with concerts in:

  • Wonderfeel Festival 2025 and 2026, in Baarn Netherlands

  • St. Lkerk Utrecht


Education and Scholarships

Currently studying a masters degree at Conservatorium van Amsterdam with cellist Ella van Poucke. Graduated in 2025, completing her Bachelor degree with Gideon den Herder. 

Started her music education at the age of 5 in Lisbon, where she finished her high school degree specialized in music at EAMCN in 2020. 

Was supported with scholarships by foundations such as MERITIS – Young Talents Support Association, Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Lisboa, GDA, Musica Maxima, and Musici van Morgen.

Is currently playing on a late 18th century English cello and French bow by Carlier, loaned by NMF - Nationaal Muziekinstrumenten Fonds. 

Solo concerts

She has given numerous solo recitals in collaboration with Red Light Arts and Culture, notably at Straat vol Kunst op de Wallen 2025 and Wallen Festival 2025. 

In 2026, Jasmim performed live at Podium Klassiek TV program and for Concertzender radio station. With a deep passion for jazz, Brazilian, African and Portuguese music, Jasmim brings an unique blend of classical training and global influences to her performances.

As a soloist, she has performed Schumann Cello Concerto with Utrecht Muziek Academie Kamerorkest twice in 2026, and with two youth orchestras at the Lisbon Music University and in Schouwburg Amstelveen, as part of the festival Cello Biennale Amsterdam 2024.

Teaching‍

Jasmim teaches CELLO at Toonbeeld in Castricum since 2024 and private lessons in Amsterdam.

She also teaches ASALATO - individual lessons online and in Amsterdam, and gives group workshops. ‍

Complete biographies‍ ‍

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English biography
Biografia em português