New York, NY (Top40 Charts) British-Brazilian singer-songwriter Liana Flores has released Flower of the soul (full bloom), the expanded edition of her debut album on Verve Records. The deluxe album features two new original compositions, "Strangest shapes" and "Borrow mine," and arrives as Liana continues her first-ever global headline tour with dates in the UK and EU, plus her debut shows in Asia, including Tokyo's legendary Blue Note.
Flower of the soul (full bloom) sees Liana continue to capture life in motion, fusing dreamlike Bossa pop with 60s British folk-inspired vignettes, and meditating on the impermanence of the seasons and the evolving nature of love.
Says Liana of the track, "'Borrow mine' brings a restful moment and a dwelling on human relationships as 'the only certain thing' in life."
Blending elements of British folk, classic jazz and Brazilian pop, Flower of the soul is a release that explores transformation in all of its forms and puts a spotlight on a truly singular talent. Liana says, "Flower of the soul explores themes of nature and impermanence, the tension & connection between humans and the natural world, and what changes and remains throughout times of transformation."
Standouts from Liana's debut album include "Butterflies," which features Latin GRAMMY Nominee Tim Bernardes of Brazilian rock band O Terno, and is one of the most integral parts of the record, a moment of reflection that combines the albums core themes. More highlights include "Nightvisons," "I wish for the rain," and "Orange-coloured day," all of which received critical acclaim.
Praise for Flower of the soul:
"Showcases her breathtaking voice over lush, elegant arrangements." - FADER
"Flores' sound is what you'd imagine fluttering out from the pages of a dusty, leather-bound book of fairytales." - Top40-Charts Magazine
"Mystical storytelling and transporting jazz-folk." - Line of Best Fit
"Striking yet hypnotizing...Liana Flores' soothing voice is as diaphanous as her finger-picked jazz guitar." - Uproxx
Flower of the soul (full bloom) Tracklist:
1. Hello again
2. Orange-coloured day
3. Nightvisions
4. Crystalline
5. Now and then
6. Halfway heart
7. "When the sun..."
8. I wish for the rain
9. Cuckoo
10. Butterflies (ft. Tim Bernardes)
11. Slowly
12. Strangest shapes
13. Borrow mine
Tour Dates:
October 25 - Glasgow, Scotland - King Tut's Wah Wah Hut
October 26 - Birmingham, England - O2 Institute 3
October 28 - Bristol, England - The Louisiana
October 29 - Brighton, England - Komedia
October 30 - London, England - Lafayette
November 5 - Paris, France - Pitchfork Music Festival
November 7 - Cologne, Germany - Yard Club
November 8 - Brussels, Belgium - Botanique
November 10 - Rotterdam, Netherlands - Rotown
November 11 - Hamburg, Germany - Nochtwache
November 12 - Berlin, Germany - Privatclub
December 4 - Tokyo, JP - Blue Note Place (Solo)
December 5 - Tokyo, JP - Blue Note Club
December 5 - Tokyo, JP - Blue Note Club
December 7 - Singapore - The Alex Blake Charlie Sessions
December 19 - London, UK - Lockeland Strings @ Union Chapel
2025
Jan 15 - Jan 18 - Groningen, Netherlands - ESNS Festival 2025
February 20 - Barcelona, Spain - Razzmatazz 3
February 22- Madrid, Spain - Cafe Berlin
February 24 - Ourense, Spain - SON Estrella Galica @ Cafe Torgal
February 25 - Lisbon, Portugal - B.Leza
February 26 - Guimaraes, Portugal - Teatro Jordão
February 27 - Santiago Compostela, Spain - SON Estrella Galicia @ Riquela
