Tiganá Santana

Tiganá Santana, born in 1982 in Salvador, Bahia, is a Brazilian multi-artist, celebrated for his groundbreaking contributions as a composer, singer, instrumentalist, poet, producer, professor and researcher. He is the first Brazilian to record an entire album featuring African languages, exemplified in Maçalê (2010). A doctor in Translation Studies from USP, his thesis on Bantu-Kongo cosmology earned the prestigious Antônio Cândido Award. Tiganá’s music, blending African and Brazilian traditions, has garnered him international acclaim, including recognition by Songlines magazine as one of Brazil's top musicians. His diverse work includes curating cultural exhibitions, composing for films, and publishing poetry. As a professor at UFBA and USP, he bridges academia and artistry. A global performer and intercultural ambassador, Santana continues to honor and expand Afro-Brazilian cultural heritage. New album “Cacada Noturna” out now. 

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