Itanza Saraz is a soul-crooning songstress and songwriter, born and raised in Los Angeles, California. She not only captivates audiences with her R&B folk style of music, she understands, connects with, and embraces them through her expressive vocals and truthful storytelling.

Itanza Saraz is a Los Angeles–based singer-songwriter with a lifelong dedication to music and live performance. Raised in a home where music was ever-present, she began singing at a young age and went on to study both classical and contemporary music through conservatory and school programs.

Her work as a performer has taken her across the United States and internationally, including a domestic tour with stops in Nashville, Kansas City, and Los Angeles, as well as performances abroad. She has been a featured Sofar Sounds performer in Chicago, New York, and Los Angeles, and has appeared at respected venues including the Nuyorican Poets Café.

In addition to her live work, Itanza is a gifted songwriter whose music blends elements of R&B, neo-soul, folk, and alternative. Her influences range from artists such as Sade, Tracy Chapman, and Aretha Franklin to contemporary voices like Lianne La Havas, Frank Ocean, and SZA. Her songs are marked by emotional honesty, narrative depth, and a warm, expressive vocal style.

Itanza is currently developing new original music, including acoustic-forward material and intimate live sessions.