Tatiana Blades is a Florida-based rock singer-songwriter and creative director making her solo debut with "That Night," out August 14, 2026. Best known as the founder of AURA and the front voice of The Collektives — who've shared stages from the FLA Live Arena to the Hollywood Beach Bandshell and earned features in Venice Magazine and on WSVN — Tatiana steps out on her own with a song that carries real weight. Written, produced, and performed by Tatiana at Outer Reach Music Studio, "That Night" is a tribute to her friend Katie Kipnis, whose life was taken by a drunk driver in 2025. Sung from Katie's perspective, it turns unimaginable loss into something defiant and alive.
Music runs in the family — Tatiana is the daughter of Grammy-winning salsa singer and writer Roberto Blades and niece of 25-time Grammy winner Rubén Blades — but here, she trades salsa for raw, cinematic rock, writing to remember and performing to connect. Tatiana debuts the song live with The Collektives on September 3rd at the Hollywood Beach Bandshell, with a music video to follow this fall.
Formed in 2019, a powerhouse rock band based in Miami making waves in the music scene with their fresh takes on rock, alternative, pop and trip hop genres. Gifted with an ability to recreate classics, blend catchy hooks with poignant vocals resonates with large and diverse audiences earning the status of being a beloved and growing influential band. Their discography includes fan favorites “Honky Tonk”, “All Within Me” and “I guess I don't know what love is”.
MEET THE BAND Fronted by the distinctive voice of Tatiana Blades - described as powerful and emotive with a vocal delivery that ranges from soft moments to explosive, passionate outbursts. Paired with a charismatic stage presence, she commands with a presence that echoes the essence synonymous with her surname.

For more than a decade, Tatiana Blades has been known behind the scenes.
As the founder and creative director of AURA Entertainment, she has produced and directed live entertainment for luxury hotels, festivals, corporate brands, nonprofit galas, and exclusive venues across the United States. Her work has centered on creating unforgettable experiences for audiences while helping elevate the performances of hundreds of artists.
Now, she steps into the spotlight herself.
"That Night" is Tatiana's first original solo release—a cinematic rock recording written from one of the most defining moments of her life.
Inspired by the loss of a friend killed by a drunk driver in 2025, the song explores the unanswered questions, memories, and emotional aftermath that follow a single life-changing night. Rather than telling the story through tragedy alone, That Night captures the universal experience of carrying someone's memory long after they're gone.
The song represents a new chapter for Tatiana—not only as a performer, but as a songwriter sharing her own story after years spent producing stages for others.