Vocalist • Educator • Music Researcher
About
Vocalist, composer, and educator, Lúcia explores contemporary jazz through the lens of Portuguese-speaking music. She develops her work across various ensembles, collaborating with musicians who share this aesthetic. Her artistic research focuses on the expressive and poetic potential of the voice, integrating improvisation, storytelling, jazz harmony, and rhythm influenced by musical traditions from Brazil, Cape Verde, and Portugal. In recent years, she has been performing and presenting original arrangements alongside her own compositions and lyrics.
Upcoming Events
2026
February 1
TRIO AMARELO 16:00
Lúcia Magalhães (Portugal, vocals) Lorenzo Viscomi (Italy, guitar) and Benson Itoe(Cameroon, bass)
General admission fee: 15€
Students: 8€
Early booking is advised due to limited capacity at venue
Boreas Ship
Oosterhaven in Groningen
February 15
LÚCIA MAGALHÃES DUO 13:00
w/ Barry Green (Piano)
Lúcia Magalhães and Barry Green come together in an intimate voice-and-piano duo. A shared space for risk, listening and spontaneous musical dialogue.
Restaurant NOVO
Rijksstraatweg 143
9752 bd hair
February 19
20:30
w/ Jan Ruerd Oosterhaven (bass), Dimitris Karkoulias (piano), André Valkenburg (drums)
General admission fee: free
058 Jazzcafé
Neushoorn Leeuwarden
Ruiterskwartier 41
8911 BP Leeuwarden
April 12
Fado Meets Jazz 15:00
w/ Job Posthuma (guitar), Frank Fiedler (Doublebass), Dennis Elderman (drums)
General admission fee: 10€
JazzProSessie at vanBeresteyn
Museumplein 5a
9641 AD Veendam
May 17
Fado Meets Jazz 16:00
w/ Job Posthuma (guitar), Frank Fiedler (Doublebass), Dennis Elderman (drums)
General admission fee: 10€
JazzProSessie at Brouwerij Martinus
Kostersgang 32-34
9711 CX Groningen
Artistic Practice
Concerts
Lúcia performs across various ensembles, from duos to big bands, presenting original arrangements alongside her own compositions and lyrics.
Available for concerts, festivals, and private or corporate events.
Education
Private vocal lessons, workshops, mentorship, and tailored educational experiences, sharing her expertise in voice, improvisation, and jazz performance.
Available for interactive performances for schools, companies, and cultural events.
Research
Ongoing master’s research focuses on the expressive and rhythmic potential of the voice, exploring contemporary jazz through Portuguese-speaking musical traditions.
This research informs her artistic practice, performances, and educational work.
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Contact
Interested in collaborating, inviting Lúcia for a performance, workshop, or project? Please get in touch using the form, and she will respond shortly.