Ina Forsman (born 1994, Helsinki) is a Finnish blues and soul singer-songwriter now based in Berlin, whose deep contralto voice draws on the traditions of Donny Hathaway, Aretha Franklin, and Nina Simone. She won the 2013 Finnish Blues Challenge, signed to Ruf Records, and released her acclaimed self-titled debut in 2016 - recorded in Austin, Texas with a full brass section. Her fourth studio album, After Dark Hour (Jazzhaus Records, 2025), marks a shift toward retro soul and Motown-inflected funk, produced in Helsinki with Michael Bleu.
Ina Forsman released her fourth studio album After Dark Hour on Jazzhaus Records on April 11, 2025.
The title track 'After Dark Hour' was released as a single in February 2025, described as the spark that ended over a year of writer's block.
After Dark Hour was recorded in Helsinki with Finnish musicians and produced by Michael Bleu, marking a shift toward retro soul and Motown-inspired funk.
Forsman is currently touring across Europe with 16 upcoming concerts, including dates in Berlin, Hamburg, Amsterdam, and Hannover.
A concert review from Karlsruhe in March 2025 noted the strong audience reaction to her live performance.
Ina Forsman brings her After Dark Hour Tour Part II to Koblenz with a live concert performance.
Finnish blues artist Ina Forsman brings the second leg of her After Dark Hour Tour to Osnabrück.
Finnish jazz vocalist Ina Forsman performs in Hamburg as part of her After Dark Hour Tour Part II.
Finnish jazz vocalist Ina Forsman performs as part of her After Dark Hour Tour Part II.
Finnish soul and blues vocalist Ina Forsman performs in Berlin as part of her After Dark Hour Tour Part II.