Tiê: A Singer/Songwriter, Producer, and Multi-Instrumentalist
Tiê, born Tatiana de Paula Siqueira, is a 39-year-old Brazilian singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist. She is best known for her unique blend of Brazilian pop and world music. Her debut album, “Ascensão” (Ascension), was released in 2008 and has since been followed by three others: “Ventos do Sul” (Southern Winds) in 2012, “Canta” (Sing) in 2015, and “Casa” (House) in 2019. Her most recent EP release, “7 Cores” (7 Colors), was released in 2020. Tiê’s Musical Style
Tiê’s music has been described as a unique fusion of Brazilian pop with elements of traditional Brazilian music like forró and samba as well as other genres from around the world including jazz, blues, folk, funk, rock and even reggae. Her lyrics often explore themes of love and longing as well as social issues like immigration. She often incorporates different instruments into her music such as guitars, keyboards, violins, percussion instruments, woodwinds and even brass instruments. Collaborations with Other Artists
Tiê has collaborated with numerous artists including Latin American stars Juanes, Céu and Federico Aubele as well as French electronic music group Gotan Project. She has toured extensively throughout Brazil as well as the United States, Europe and Asia. In 2019 she performed at the Lincoln Center in New York City as part of the “Brazilian Music Series”. Awards and Nominations
In 2009 Tiê won the prestigious Prêmio Multishow (Multishow Award) for Best New Artist as well as a nomination for Best Female Artist. In 2013 she was nominated for the Latin Grammy for Best Brazilian Song for her song “Somente Nós Dois” (Just The Two Of Us). In addition to her musical success she is also an established philanthropist having founded the NGO Educar Para Ser (Educate To Be) which works to improve education in Brazil. Conclusion
Tiê is an incredibly talented artist whose unique blend of Brazilian pop and world music has earned her international acclaim. She has collaborated with some of the biggest names in Latin American music as well as toured extensively around the world. She is also a successful philanthropist who has used her platform to make a positive difference in her home country of Brazil.
