Luiz Tatit

Origin

São Paulo, SP

Also known as

Luiz Augusto de Moraes Tatit

Years Active

1974

Genres

MPB, vanguarda paulista, art pop

Instruments

vocals, acoustic guitar

Biography

Luiz Tatit is a prominent figure in Brazilian music, known for his unique dual career as both a celebrated songwriter and a distinguished linguist. Born in São Paulo in 1951, he emerged as a central figure of the "Vanguarda Paulista" (São Paulo Avant-Garde) movement during the 1980s. As a founding member of the influential Grupo Rumo, Tatit helped redefine the relationship between speech patterns and melody in Brazilian popular music, prioritizing the natural prosody of the Portuguese language in his compositions.

Beyond his group work, Tatit has established a prolific solo career starting in the late 1990s. His compositions are often characterized by a playful yet intellectual approach to storytelling and linguistic nuances. He has collaborated extensively with iconic Brazilian singers such as Ná Ozzetti, who has performed many of his prize-winning songs like "Show," and Zélia Duncan, who famously recorded "Capitu." His song "Achou," performed by the singer Ceumar, also achieved significant recognition in major Brazilian music festivals.

Academically, Tatit is a Professor of Linguistics at the University of São Paulo (USP), where he has authored numerous books analyzing the semiotics of the "canção" (song). His academic research provides a deep theoretical framework for understanding the works of masters like Tom Jobim and the evolution of Brazilian popular music over the last century. His 2024 album "De Lua," a partnership with Ná Ozzetti, continues to receive critical acclaim, solidifying his legacy as a vital intellectual force in MPB.

Discography

• Felicidade (1997)
• O Meio (2000)
• MPB4, Roberto Silva, Luiz Tatit, Vésper Vocal – 180 Anos de Samba (2001)
• Tributo a Adoniran & Noel (180 Anos de Samba Cantando) (2002)
• Ouvidos Uni-vos (2005)
• Rodopio (2007)
• Sem Destino (2010)
• O Fim da Canção (2012)
• De Nada a Mais a Algo Além - Ao Vivo no Sesc Vila Mariana (2014)
• Palavras e Sonhos (2016)
• Arrigo Barnabé, Luiz Tatit & Lívia Nestrovski – De Nada a Mais a Algo Além (2016)
• Luiz Tatit, Dante Ozzetti – Abre A Cortina (2021)
• Vai por Mim (2022)
• Ná Ozzetti, Luiz Tatit – De Lua (2024)