Tattá Spalla

Origin

Nanuque, MG

Also known as

Tatá Spalla

Years Active

1984–present

Genres

pop, samba-rock, bossa nova, clube da esquina, MPB, jazz

Instruments

electric guitar, vocals

Biography

Tattá Spalla is a Brazilian musician, composer, guitarist, and music producer born in Nanuque, Minas Gerais. He began his musical career playing at dances, amateur talent shows, and in circus rings before moving to Belo Horizonte.

His trajectory in Brazilian popular music includes partnerships with renowned artists such as Lô Borges, with whom he toured across Brazil, and Seu Jorge, with whom he played in the band for six years. Spalla has also collaborated with names like Paulo Ricardo (RPM), Jon Anderson (Yes), and Toninho Horta, and his compositions have been recorded by artists such as Cássia Eller, Paula Lima, and Sérgio Mendes.

In his solo career, he has released albums such as "Fila de Cinema" (2008), which features guest appearances by Beto Guedes and Seu Jorge, and "O Marginal" (1992). More recently, he composed the soundtrack for the web series #Quarentemas, releasing the volumes "#Quarentemas - Vol. 1" (2021) and "#Quarentemas - Vol. 2" (2021).

Discography

• ArmaZen (2004)
• Fila de Cinema (2008)
• Aqui, Ali e Aí (2011)
• Trio Fala Brasil (2014)
• #Quarentemas - Vol. 1 (2021)
• #Quarentemas - Vol. 2 (2021)