“IBUKA” is Ineza Kerschkamp’s debut full-length album, a deeply personal and musically adventurous project dedicated to her adoptive mother, Francine. Drawing on her journey from Rwanda to Belgium and now London, Ineza channels themes of loss, healing, and personal growth into eight original songs, each shaped by her emotionally charged vocals and honest storytelling. The album builds on the foundations of contemporary
jazz, blending in neo-soul, folk, and soul influences. Ineza’s writing combines rich jazz harmonies with memorable, heartfelt lyrics. The interplay between her voice and saxophone creates a unique conversational dynamic, while improvisation from the band ensures
each track feels alive and immediate. “IBUKA” is a striking introduction to one of the UK jazz scene’s most distinctive new voices. The release will be supported by a series of live dates across the UK and Europe, including appearances at Buxton Jazz Festival, Soho Jazz Festival, and London Jazz Festival. Ahead of the album, two singles—“Silence”
(July 4) and “Another Time” (August 8)—offer a first taste of Ineza’s blend of jazz sophistication and personal storytelling, setting the stage for a powerful debut.
- 1. Another Time
- 2. Waking Up Hungry
- 3. Silence
- 4. Song For My Mother
- 5. Grow
- 6. Walking Away
- 7. The Garden
- 8. Kwibuka
