Zoë de Priester is a Dutch-Surinamese jazz vocalist whose music blends deep storytelling with fresh, intimate interpretations of the Great American Songbook. Born in Trinidad and raised in the Netherlands, she grew up surrounded by soulful voices like Sam Cooke and Etta Jones, sparking a lifelong passion for expressive performance.

Zoë studied vocal jazz at the Royal Conservatory of The Hague before moving to New Orleans, where she is pursuing her master’s degree at the University of New Orleans under the guidance of guitarist and educator Brian Seeger. Immersed in the city’s vibrant scene, she is also interning at the Jazz & Heritage Foundation.

A dedicated performer and teacher, Zoë has appeared on stages across the Netherlands and now in New Orleans, collaborating with ensembles that share her commitment to honest, emotionally resonant music. Her debut album with her guitar trio will be presented by Dutch jazz label Zennez Records in February 2026, with the first single available on November 28, 2025.