José Mário Tavares Silva (Tibau Tavares)
- compositor
- músico
José Mário Tavares Silva was born on July 21, 1968 in Calheta, Maio Island. His parents called him Tibau when he was little. His name remained and in the artistic world he is now known as Tibau Tavares. Composer and interpreter, Tibau is the author of several hits in Cape Verdean music. Currently, in the international panorama of world music, Tibau Tavares is already a reference in fusion music.
He remembers that at the age of six he already plays at school and in church. As a joke, he says he was born with the guitar in his hand and the music in his heart. His sensitivity to music makes "Tibau" Tavares one of the most popular Cape Verdean composers. Lura, Isa Pereira and Zizi Vaz are just some of the interpreters who give voice to his creations.
José Mário Tavares Silva was born on July 21, 1968 in Calheta, Maio Island. His parents called him Tibau when he was little. His name remained and in the artistic world he is now known as Tibau Tavares. Composer and interpreter, Tibau is the author of several hits in Cape Verdean music. Currently, in the international panorama of world music, Tibau Tavares is already a reference in fusion music.
He remembers that at the age of six he already plays at school and in church. As a joke, he says he was born with the guitar in his hand and the music in his heart. His sensitivity to music makes "Tibau" Tavares one of the most popular Cape Verdean composers. Lura, Isa Pereira and Zizi Vaz are just some of the interpreters who give voice to his creations.
