Ineza

About

Recognised by Jazzwise as a 2026 Name to Watch, vocalist Ineza returns to PizzaExpress Live, blending jazz and soul from her acclaimed debut album IBUKA to explore themes of memory and identity. Rwandan-born and Belgian-raised vocalist and songwriter Ineza stands out as a unique presence within the UK’s contemporary jazz scene. Returning to PizzaExpress Live, she presents music from her critically acclaimed debut album, IBUKA, which artfully blends jazz, soul, and contemporary influences to delve into themes of memory, identity, and belonging. Praised by Jazz in Europe as “highly musical and genuinely fresh,” IBUKA was named Recording of the Week by Presto Music and earned Ineza a place among Jazzwise’s Names to Watch 2026. An engaging live performer, Ineza has toured with Tom Odell,…