Keanu Ienco

(born August 26, 1997) is a Canadian/Native American guitar player and composer.

With the unique ability to translate stories and Native American culture into dynamic guitar driven soundscapes, Keanu Ienco is an Indigenous jazz/rock artist unlike any other on the scene.

During his childhood, Keanu discovered his passion for music when his mother gifted him his first guitar for his eighth birthday. At thirteen he started playing professionally and by the age of sixteen had already performed live with numerous groups and received radio airplay of his own originals. Following the completion of a Bachelor's degree in Jazz Studies at Vancouver Island University Keanu has naturally grown his career and has been able to share the stage with industry professionals such as Steve Vai, Delfeayo Marsalis and Rufus Reid.

2020 saw the birth of Keanu's original instrumental project under his own name. Drawing from his authentic lived experiences as a Native American, Keanu’s music transports listeners on an emotional journey that honours his heritage while still being able to pull inspiration from his instrumental heroes such as Steve Vai, Pat Metheny and Plini. His debut album Celestial Desire was released in March 2022 to critical acclaim and earned him a nomination for "Instrumental Artist of the Year'' at the 2022 Western Canadian Music Awards. Keanu is currently nominated for “Best Instrumental Recording” at the 21st Native American Music Awards.