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Ahmed Elzber, our Talent Development Artist for 2024-25, is a visual artist and music producer based in the UK. Growing up in Northeastern Africa, his work is influenced by a variety of music genres. Travelling inside of his country of origin, which is hugely diverse, offered him the opportunity to meet many local musicians and learn about different instruments, singing and dancing styles. Ahmed creates catchy, versatile and original music through experimenting with a variety of sounds and styles. He is a self-taught musician and a former manager of Sudan Roots Band.
Visual arts is also an element of Ahmed’s creative practice, focusing on figurative abstract painting and sculptures. He holds a BA degree in Fine and Applied Arts from Sudan University and has taken part in art projects and exhibited his work in galleries in Sudan, Egypt, Ethiopia and the UK including The Turnpike Gallery in Leigh (Wigan, UK). Ahmed is also a member of the Sudanese Plastic Art Union. Using his time as our artist in residence, Ahmed will work with Clive Hunte as mentor and other artists, as well as our team to further refine his skills in music production and visual arts. This residency will provide him with opportunities to explore new creative approaches, and build connections within the art community. Find out more about Ahmed’s work:
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Clive Hune, who mentored our previous artist-in-residence, will be
mentoring Ahmed throughout the next year. He will assist Ahmed in developing ideas,
connecting with artists and practitioners in the North, and providing
production support.
About Clive
''Clive Hunte bassist on Mr Scruff 1st album for Nina Tune Records,
called 'Keep it Unreal' the track Spendex Man has been featured
on countless TV shows in the UK and the rest of the world.
Featured on 4 tracks on Lily Allen's first album 'Alright Still'
which included the no 1 sing 'Smile' and no2 single 'LDN'
He was part of the Drum and Bass scene in the late 90s with the collective of musicians and DJs that went under the name of 'Spellbound'.
Clive toured New Zealand with trumpet player and record label owner of Gondwana Records, Matthew Halsall and whilst in New Zealand supported Fat Freddys Drop.
Hunte also featured in 2 episodes of the hit TV series 'Peaky Blinders' as the house bass player in a club scene and in the main protagonist wedding.''
With thanks to the Baobab Foundation for their funding & support.
