Tiê Castro

Origin

São Paulo, SP

Years Active

2007–presente

Genres

MPB, indie pop, folk, pop

Instruments

vocals, acoustic guitar, piano

Biography

Tiê Castro, stage name of Tiê Gasparinetti Biral, is a Brazilian singer, songwriter, and instrumentalist born in São Paulo on March 17, 1980. Granddaughter of actress Vida Alves, Tiê began her musical career performing in bars around São Paulo's nightlife and studied singing in New York. Her professional background includes work as a model and actress, participating in a Cannes-awarded commercial and a film as a child. Before dedicating herself fully to music, she owned a vintage clothing store in São Paulo, where she met important figures such as keyboardist Dudu Tsuda and singer Toquinho.

Her musical career gained momentum after a collaboration with Toquinho, which led her to tour Brazil and Europe. In 2007, she recorded an EP with Dudu Tsuda, and in 2009 she released her debut album, "Sweet Jardim", which featured contributions from various artists. Her second album, "A Coruja e o Coração" (2011), featured guests such as Jorge Drexler and Tulipa Ruiz, and spawned hits like "Só Sei Dançar Com Você". The album "Esmeraldas" (2014) brought the major hit "A Noite", a Portuguese version of the Italian song "La Notte", which was part of the soundtrack for the telenovela "I Love Paraisópolis".

In addition to her career as an artist, Tiê Castro also works behind the scenes in the music industry. She is the founder of TAGmusic, a musical solutions hub, and Canetaria, focused on songwriter management. In 2021, she was nominated for a Latin Grammy in the Best Portuguese Language Song category for the track "Mulheres Não Têm Que Chorar", in partnership with Emicida and Guga Fernandes. Her work spans music production, songwriting, and career management, cementing her as a multifaceted figure in the Brazilian music scene.