Rooted in tradition. Wired for the future. I co-founded Shabazz Palaces & lead Chimurenga Renaissance. I've worked with artists like Flying Lotus & King Britt & Arcade Fire fusing Mbira & Marimba with hip-hop, classical & electronic music. I build worlds, not just tracks. If you're ready to create timeless sound—let's work.
I'm Tendai Maraire — producer, composer, multi-instrumentalist, and founder of Chimurenga Renaissance. I co-founded Shabazz Palaces (Sub Pop) and have produced for Spank Rock/Santigold, Pierre Kwenders/Arcade Fire, Flying Lotus, George Clinton, Thundercat, Samini, and more.
I specialize in blending traditional African instruments like Mbira, Marimba, and Ngoma with hip-hop, electronic, classical, and Afrobeat. My sound is deeply rooted in Shona musical traditions and elevated by cutting-edge production. I call it AfroBets—music that honors the past and imagines the future.
Whether you need full production, custom beats, live instrumentation, vocal arrangements, or remixing, I bring over 15 years of global experience and cultural depth to every session. I don’t use templates—I build sonic worlds from scratch.
Work with me if you’re ready to create something soulful, original, and timeless.
Click the 'Contact' above to get in touch. Looking forward to hearing from you.
Languages
- English
- FluteAverage price - $70 per song
- Mixing EngineerAverage price - $400 per song
- Singer - MaleAverage price - $70 per song
- Keyboards - SynthAverage price - $70 per song
- Full instrumental productionAverage price - $400 per song
- Live drum trackAverage price - $70 per song
- HarmonicaAverage price - $70 per song
- Chimurenga Renaissance
- Shabazz Palaces
- Neve
- Pro-Tools
- Moog
- Rhodes
- Telefunkin
- Apollo
