Taciana Barros

Origin

Santos, SP

Years active

1980

Genres

mpb, rock, new wave, children's music, psychedelic rock

Instruments

keyboards, vocals

Biography

Taciana Barros began her formal music studies at the age of five in Santos, later performing with a ballroom band by the time she was fifteen. At seventeen, she joined the influential new wave group Gang 90 e as Absurdettes in 1983, initially stepping in to replace Alice Pink Pank before eventually taking leadership following the tragic passing of founder Júlio Barroso. Alongside her work with Gang 90, she contributed to Edgard Scandurra's 1989 solo project and established the psychedelic rock band Solano Star.

Throughout her career, Barros has ventured into diverse artistic directions, releasing her solo album Janela dos Sonhos in 1995 under the production of Mitar Subotic. In 2008, she co-founded the highly successful children's rock project Pequeno Cidadão alongside Edgard Scandurra, Antonio Pinto, and Arnaldo Antunes, contributing both musically and as an art director. Her ongoing contributions to Brazilian music also encompass tribute shows honoring legendary artists like Belchior and collaborations with contemporary groups.

Her personal and professional life has intersected deeply with the Brazilian alternative music scene, having been married to Edgard Scandurra and Mitar Subotić. Alongside her musical output, she has maintained cultural initiatives for children, including radio programming and multimedia projects. Barros continues to be an active and respected figure in Brazilian popular and rock music culture.