Tinashé
This article is about the British male singer. For the American female singer and actress, see Tinashe.
| Tinashé | |
|---|---|
| Born | Highfield, Harare, Zimbabwe |
| Genres | Synthpop, acoustic |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
| Instruments | Singing, synthesizer, guitar, mbira |
| Labels | Universal Island |
Tinashé 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 2 Lester, Paul (2010-01-21). "New band of the day: Tinashé (No 709)". Guardian.co.uk.
- ↑ Richman, Simmy (2010-08-22). "Album: Tinashé, Saved (Island)". The Independent.
- ↑ "Tinashé Official Page". Tinashe.co.uk. Retrieved 2014-03-21.
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