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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.

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