Tayrone

Origin

Cachoeira, BA

Also known as

Tayrone Cigano

Years active

2000

Genres

arrocha, sertanejo, música romântica

Instruments

vocals

Biography

Tayrone Cardoso Machado, known professionally as Tayrone, is a prominent Brazilian singer and songwriter born in Cachoeira, Bahia. He began his musical journey at the age of fourteen, performing in local bars and small venues before rising to prominence as one of the leading exponents of the arrocha musical genre. His distinctively romantic vocal timbre and engaging repertoire quickly transformed him into a regional phenomenon across Northeast Brazil, eventually earning him national acclaim.

Throughout his career, Tayrone has achieved significant commercial success with multiple albums and DVDs, including his breakthrough hit "Volte Amor", which was later recorded by sertanejo icon Leonardo. His artistic trajectory has been marked by notable collaborations with renowned Brazilian artists such as Wesley Safadão, Léo Santana, Marília Mendonça, Gustavo Mioto, and Felipe Araújo.

In addition to his widespread popularity and massive social media presence, Tayrone signed with Universal Music to release projects like the DVD Raiz & Modão. From his early home-recorded albums distributed via unofficial copies to major label releases, he remains a defining figure in contemporary romantic arrocha music.