Monique grew up with lots of music in her life and had, early on displayed a good ear and a beautiful singing voice.
but it was when her sister passed away from cancer several years ago that she decided she should actually do something with the gift of music the creator had given her.
She started out singing and felt that using an instrument would make her feel more secure in her new endeavor. So she tried learning piano but that did not work for her. She then bought a guitar and took some lessons and she, in her own words: " I knew this instrument belongs to my soul".

Although the lovely Mijnals has lived most of her life in Holland, she has maintained her Surinamese culture and it is greatly reflected in her music