My Story

Minntah Haefker is a young Thai American vocalist from Astoria, Oregon. She recently graduated from Lincoln High School and currently attends Portland State University. A rising talent, Minntah is known for her distinctive blend of jazz and classical artistry.

Minntah began performing on stage at seven years old as a guest artist with her uncle, Béla Balogh, and the band 3 Leg Torso. In 2022, Minntah shifted her focus from classical voice to jazz. She has since performed with numerous local groups and artists, including Single Malt Trio, Pink Martini, Jimmie Herrod, Gina Saputo, Tom Grant, Joe Bagg, Randy Porter, Dan Faehnle, Bill Athens, Tim Gilson, and Christopher Brown, while also collaborating with popular groups in Thailand. 

Despite her young age, Minntah has extensive international performance experience. Following an opera workshop in Italy in 2024, she has performed with jazz groups in Berlin, Hamburg, Chiang Mai, Bangkok, and Hanoi. Minntah has been a special guest of Representative Maxine Dexter at the state capitol, appeared at the Cathedral Park Jazz Festival, performed multiple times at Jazz on the River, and was selected as a featured young artist by Oregon ArtsWatch in 2025.

In 2024, The Minntah Quartet was formed, with current core members Brent Follis, Clay Giberson, and Shawn Wang. That same year, Minntah and Brent launched the seasonal jazz series “Minntah and Friends” in Astoria, featuring outstanding guest artists from across the Pacific Northwest.