2001 Became the year of change for the group. It also became a year of growth for its youngest member

Brother "Tiny" decided it was time to move out and up into the mainstream of the business on a full time schedule, and is now pursuing a solo career.

T T's musical life started the day his Uncle Peter raised up his hands and told Feliciano Flash, his Dad and Albina, Shu his Mom, to Para Li!, which in Cape Verdean means to Stop There! From that phrase Tiny took on his name, and now the name of his company.

As the youngest child in a family of ten, and of a culture where music is a dominant part of their heritage, it was only natural that he be blessed with an incredible musical talent. His musical training began with his father Feliciano "Flash" Vierra Tavares and his aunt "Ms. 1" Victoria "Vicki" , Who were troubadours of the old school of thought, that maintained a popular Cape Verdean band which was well known and liked throughout New England. During the early years the Tavares family had at least four groups gigging at one time. Tiny joined his first group "The Twilighters" when he was in his senior year at Roger Williams Junior High School in South Providence, Rhode Island.

That group presented the first singing opportunity for famed vocalist "Jeffery Osborne", and also consisted of Tiny's brother Victor, Manuel "Bubby" Barros, and John Bird, all of whom still perform in various acts. From the eldest brother John "Funna" to the youngest, Tiny, the family sang. So it was not surprising that one day they would become famous for doing just that.

The group that finally emerged from that era was composed of six of the brothers, who became known as "Tavares". They went on to record several Gold and Platinum records and captured the coveted Grammy for their work on the famous soundtrack, "Saturday Night Fever", with "More Than A Woman". Tavares proffered the public with hits singles, Such as "Check It Out," It Only Takes A Minute", "Don't Take Away The Music", "Heaven Must Be Missing An Angel", Plus "Penny For Your Thoughts", "She's Gone" and "Words And Music".

Though the brothers have slowed in their live engagements and have gone their separate professional ways, "TINY" Has continued to perform as an opening act for; "Ray Charles", "Darryl Hall" (Of Hall and Oates) "Chaka Khan", "The Delfonics", "Blue Magic", "The Whispers", and "K. C. And The Sunshine Band," just to name a few.

He's a magnificent natural talent which allows him to sing ballads and up tempo tunes with equal prowess, and with a command of over a three octave range, the man can Pipe! Tiny's vocals contain a kaleidoscope of emotions from the palest humoresque shades of romantic ballads to the vivid deep colors of pure unadulterated funk. Tiny paints vocal pictures that touch every audience, and has been said to touch you Deep with Heartfelt excitement. With his classic Cape Verdean looks he presents a picture that is easy on the eyes, as he moves through his choreography with athletic grace, He has returned to the public eye in a whole new arena, center stage. His shows contain music from every spectrum, old and new! With a touch of Gospel, Jazz, Blues and a bit of Hip-Hop.

A consummate performer, brother Tiny Tavares Is equally at home in a stadium as in an intimate room. So make it a point to

Check Him Out!