Titane

Origin

São João Del Rey, MG

Also known as

Ana Íris Teixeira Silveira

Years Active

1979

Genres

MPB, música popular brasileira, música regional

Instruments

vocals

Biography

Ana Íris Teixeira Silveira, known artistically as Titane, was born in São João Del Rei, Minas Gerais, on July 21, 1960. Her musical career began in 1979 as a member of the group Mambembe, where she stayed for two years. In 1981, she participated in the album "Música de Minas," alongside names such as Uakti and Coral Ars Nova. In the same year, she joined the group Curare and, in 1982, collaborated on tracks for Rubinho do Vale's album.

Titane's first solo album, "Arraial - Eugênio, Osias e Danilo na voz de Titane," was released in 1985. In 1986, she released her self-titled album, featuring guest appearances by the group Uakti and the Guarda de Moçambique de Nossa Senhora do Rosário, consolidating her connection with the congado of Minas Gerais. Her second album, "Verão 2001," was released in 1990 by Eldorado, produced by Zuza Homem de Mello, and featured guest performances by Duo Fel and Grupo Zonazul. In 1994, she participated in the CD "Bateia," alongside Juarez Moreira and Sérgio Santos.

Titane is recognized for her unique interpretation and a repertoire that ranges from public domain songs, anonymous authors, and contemporary composers, blending influences of the Minas Gerais congado with MPB. Her work is marked by the research and appreciation of Brazilian popular culture, engaging in dialogue with other artistic languages and maintaining a strong connection with Minas Gerais, without migrating to the Rio-São Paulo axis. She has collaborated with artists such as Milton Nascimento, Chico César, and Pereira da Viola, and had her work celebrated in projects like "Titane canta Elomar."

Discography

• TITANE (1985)
• Verão de 2001 (1990)
• Inseto Raro (1996)
• Sá Rainha (2000)
• Sá Rainha - ao Vivo (2003)
• ANA (2008)
• Titane e o campo das vertentes (2012)
• Paixão e Fé (2017)
• TITANE CANTA ELOMAR - Nas estradas das areias de ouro (2018)