Artist profile
Tatenda Chitsamba
Tatenda is a digital artist, music producer, and storyteller based in the Midlands. His work brings together African percussion, digital sound, and contemporary music to explore rhythm, voice, and storytelling.
He has worked with organisations such as The Spark Arts for Children, New Art Exchange, City Arts Nottingham, and Inspire Youth Arts. His recent projects include Music Hut, a creative space that supports children and families to explore music through play and sound-making.
Tatenda often works with young people in early years and community settings, creating inclusive environments where music becomes a way to connect, imagine, and share stories. His practice is shaped by his Zimbabwean roots and his belief that music can build understanding, connection, and joy across communities.
”I’m excited to be part of Vital Spark because it gives me time and space to reflect, grow, and try new ideas. My work is centred around rhythm and community, and this programme will help me explore how I create for children and families in more focused ways. I’m looking forward to learning from other artists, experimenting with sound and story, and finding new ways to engage audiences. This feels like an important step in developing my practice and shaping the kind of artist I want to become.
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