Tinashé

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Tinashé
Also known as Tinashé
Genres Synthpop, acoustic
Occupations Musician, songwriter
Instruments Singing, synthesizer, mbira
Labels Universal Island
Website Tinashé Music

Tinashé (born 4 April 1984) is a Zimbabwe-born British singer-songwriter,[1] known for his synth-pop sound[1] and his African influences.[2]

Biography

Tinashé was born in the township of Highfield. He moved to the London borough of Hackney, where music began to play a more significant role in his life. His influences were varying, ranging from Jimi Hendrix, Prince, and Al Green, to A Tribe Called Quest and the Notorious B.I.G.[3]

Discography

Singles

  • "Mayday", March 2010
  • "Zambezi", June 2010
  • "Saved", September 2010

Albums

  • Saved, September 2010

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Lester, Paul (2010-01-21). "New band of the day: Tinashé (No 709)". Guardian.co.uk. 
  2. Richman, Simmy (2010-08-22). "Album: Tinashé, Saved (Island)". The Independent. 
  3. "Tinashé Official Page". Tinashe.co.uk. Retrieved 2013-04-06. 
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