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Today, British-Brazilian artist Liana Flores is proud to release her debut album, Flower of the soul, which is out now via Verve Records (The Velvet Underground, Astrud Gilberto, Kurt Vile, Arooj Aftab).

Liana has always had an ear for the special moments in music. Growing up in a small town in South Norfolk, she would transcribe songs to her keyboard by ear, before starting piano lessons in primary school and eventually trying her hand at guitar at age 18. She was adventurous from the beginning, learning the bossa nova songs she loved from her mother’s native Brazil in her later teens out of love for the “harmonic language” of the genre.

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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 andamp; connection between humans and the natural world, and what changes and remains throughout times of transformation."

“Butterflies,” which features Latin GRAMMY Nominee Tim Bernardes of Brazilian rock band O Terno, is one of the most integral parts of the record, a moment of reflection that combines the albums core themes. "’Butterflies’ is a bossa nova expressing a state of in between-ness when one phase of life ends and another begins,” Liana Flores shares about the track. “It was an honour to be joined by Tim Bernardes, whose vocals and guitar playing are a beautiful addition to the track."

The release of Flower of the soul was preceded by “Nightvisons,” “I wish for the rain,” and “Orange-coloured day,” all of which received critical acclaim. Flores has also announced a sold out in-store performance at Rough Trade NYC and run of Rough Trade in-stores across the UK this July, adding to her already sold-out album release tour.

Flower of the soul is available now on all formats, including limited-edition ‘summer berry’ vinyl available exclusively HERE.

Liana Flores US andamp; UK tour

June 28 – New York – Rough Trade NYC (in-store signing + performance) SOLD OUT
July 02 - London - Rough Trade East (in-store signing + performance)
July 09 - Bristol - Rough Trade (in-store signing + performance)
July 10 - Nottingham - Rough Trade (in-store signing + performance)
July 16 - Manchester - The Lodge @ Deaf Institute SOLD OUT
July 17 - London - Hoxton Hall SOLD OUT
September 6 - Santa Ana, CA - Constellation Room
September 7 - La Jolla, CA - The Loft at UCSD
September 9 - Los Angeles, CA - Troubadour
September 10 - San Francisco, CA - The Independent
September 12 - Portland, OR - The Old Church
September 13 - Vancouver, BC - St James Hall
September 14 - Seattle, WA - Ballard Homestead
September 17 - St Paul, MN - Amsterdam
September 18 - Chicago, IL - Lincoln Hall
September 20 - Toronto, ON - Monarch
September 21 - Montreal, QC - Theatre Fairmount
September 23 - Boston, MA - Cafe 939
September 24 - Brooklyn, NY - Music Hall of Williamsburg
September 26 - Washington, DC - The Atlantis
September 27 - Philadelphia, PA - PhilaMOCA
October 22 - Manchester, England - The Deaf Institute
October 24 - Leeds, England - Brudenell Social Club
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 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