Zé Ibarra is redefining Brazilian music with a bold, cinematic sound. On his second solo album, AFIM, he blends MPB, jazz, and pop into intense, visually striking soundscapes where every note unfolds like a moving painting. A multi-instrumentalist, composer, and producer, Zé first gained acclaim as the voice and pianist of Rio’s band Dônica, winning the Prêmio da Música Brasileira, and later co-founded the Latin Grammy-winning group Bala Desejo. His music effortlessly bridges classic Brazilian influences with daring experimentation, creating live performances that are as emotional as they are unforgettable. *This event is part of the La Linea Festival 2026* Part of the UK/Brazil Season of Culture 2025-26 between the British Council and Brazil’s Instituto Guimarães Rosa (IGR) Zé Ibarra is redefining Brazilian music with a bold, cinematic sound. On his second solo album, AFIM, he blends MPB, jazz, and pop into intense, visually striking soundscapes where every note unfolds like a moving painting. A multi-instrumentalist, composer, and producer, Zé first gained acclaim as the voice and pianist of Rio’s band Dônica, winning the Prêmio da Música Brasileira, and later co-founded the Latin Grammy-winning group Bala Desejo. His music effortlessly bridges classic Brazilian influences with daring experimentation, creating live performances that are as emotional as they are unforgettable. *This event is part of the La Linea Festival 2026* Part of the UK/Brazil Season of Culture 2025-26 between the British Council and Brazil’s Instituto Guimarães Rosa (IGR) 19:00-22:30 Zé Ibarra is redefining Brazilian music with a bold, cinematic sound. On his second solo album, AFIM, he blends MPB, jazz, and pop into intense, visually striking soundscapes where every note unfolds like a moving painting. A multi-instrumentalist, composer, and producer, Zé first gained acclaim as the voice and pianist of Rio’s band Dônica, winning the Prêmio da Música Brasileira, and later co-founded the Latin Grammy-winning group Bala Desejo. His music effortlessly bridges classic Brazilian influences with daring experimentation, creating live performances that are as emotional as they are unforgettable.