Tihuana is a

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band, formed in 1999 in

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. Their musical influences include

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, rap, rock,

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and

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. They have gained prominence outside Brazil recently due to their part in the soundtrack of ''

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''.

Past members

* Egypcio: vocals and guitar * Román: bass and backing vocals * Léo: guitar * PG: drums and backing vocals *Baía: percussion, vocals and backing vocals *Fouad: percussion

Discography

Studio albums

*(2000) ''Ilegal'' * (2001) ''A Vida Nos Ensina'' * (2002) ''Aqui ou em Qualquer Lugar'' * (2004) ''Tihuana'' * (2006) ''Um Dia de Cada Vez'' * (2013) ''Agora é pra Valer!''

Live albums

* (2008) ''Tropa de Elite ao Vivo'' Brazilian rock music groups Musical groups established in 1999 1999 establishments in Brazil {{Brazil-band-stub