| Tinashé | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Tinashé |
| Genres | Synthpop, acoustic |
| Occupations | Musician, songwriter |
| Instruments | Singing, synthesizer, mbira |
| Labels | Universal Island |
| Website | Tinashé Music |
Tinashé is a Zimbabwe-born British singer-songwriter, born in Zimbabwe 4 April 1984,[1] known for his synth-pop sound[1] and his African influences.[2]
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Tinashé was born in the township of Highfield, birthplace to Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe. He moved to the London borough of Hackney, where music began to play a more significant role in his life.[3] His early influences were varying, ranging from Jimi Hendrix, Prince, and Al Green, to the classic 90's hip hop artists such as A Tribe Called Quest and the Notorious B.I.G..[4]