Adinda Meertins is an accomplished professional bassist from Den Haag (The Hague), The Netherlands, renowned for her versatility across Latin music, Argentinian Tango, jazz, and classical genres. She has achieved international recognition as a performer, including a Grammy Award nomination.
Musical Background & Education
Early Training: She traveled to Cuba in 2007 to take intensive lessons from the legendary bassist Orlando “Cachaito” López.
Conservatory Graduation: She graduated in 2009 from the Rotterdam Conservatory, Codarts, focusing on Latin and jazz bass.
Advanced Studies: She earned a scholarship to study in New York with notable bass masters Andy González, Rubén Rodríguez, and John Benítez.
Major Collaborations & Bands
Monsieur Periné: She spent several years living and performing in Colombia, playing electric and baby bass for the prominent Colombian band Monsieur Periné—with whom she earned a Grammy nomination for the album Encanto Tropical.
Sweet Toko: She is the founder and primary composer of her own jazz and Latin-influenced group, Sweet Toko.
Maite Hontelé y LA NOVIA: She recently launched a major salsa band project alongside her partner, renowned trumpeter Maite Hontelé.
Endorsements & Gear
She is an official Kala Brand Music artist, frequently showcasing her skills on the portable Kala U-BASS.
