Ineza : IBUKA

Rwandan-born Belgian vocalist and composer Ineza presents IBUKA, her critically acclaimed debut album of original music blending contemporary jazz with neo soul and folk influences.

Defined by vibrant harmonies and intimate storytelling, her sound places voice and saxophone in close conversation, with improvisation adding immediacy and vitality to the live performance. A deeply personal story, IBUKA traces Ineza’s journey from Rwanda to Belgium and, now, to London, exploring themes of loss, healing, and growth with emotional clarity.

The album has received multiple four-star reviews and national and international acclaim. UK Jazz News described it as “showcasing a vocalist and songwriter of impressive talent and a commendable approach to telling their stories with subtlety and restraint.”

A powerful and intimate evening of original music from one of the UK jazz scene’s most distinctive voices.

Band line-up:

Ineza – vocal
Michael Lack – alt sax
Rob Brockway – piano
Ben Crane – bass
Kuba Miazga – drums

“I Love This…”– Gilles Peterson, BBC 6Music

“Wonderful vocalist, excellent album”– Mike Flynn’s Jazzwise Editor’s Choice

“…a beautiful, ear-caressing voice.. stunning debut … Ineza is a natural storyteller”– Charles Waring, Record Collector

“The eight original songs form a supremely satisfying collection that journeys through beautifully crafted musical landscapes”– Peter Quinn, Jazzwise

“IBUKA showcases a vocalist and songwriter of impressive talent and a commendable approach to telling their stories with subtlety and restraint”– Bruce Linsday, UK Jazz News

“IBUKA” is the debut of a vocalist-composer who, I firmly believe, will be part of a generation that will help shape jazz’s next chapter. It’s an album that deserves repeated listening and reveals new depths each time”– Andrew Reid, Jazz In Europe