Liana Flores

Liana Flores, born on June 2, 1999, in England, is a British-Brazilian singer-songwriter and guitarist. Raised in South Norfolk, she developed an early appreciation for music, influenced by her Brazilian mother’s exposure to bossa nova artists like Astrud Gilberto. Flores began piano lessons in childhood and picked up the guitar in her mid-teens, later developing an interest in 1960s folk music. These foundational influences shaped her artistic direction, leading her to blend genres and craft her unique musical style. In 2022, Flores completed her academic studies, graduating with a first in Zoology from the University of St Andrews.

Flores independently released two EPs, ‘The Water’s Fine!’ in 2018 and ‘Recently’ in 2019. Her career gained significant momentum in 2021 when her 2019 song “Rises the Moon” achieved viral success online. This increasing recognition led to her opening for Laufey during her ‘Everything I Know About Love Tour’ in 2022. A significant turning point came in 2024 when Flores signed with Verve Records and Fiction Records, leading to the release of her debut studio album, ‘Flower of the Soul’, on June 28, 2024. The album’s release was supported by her first headlining tour across the UK and US, followed by an extensive ‘Tour of the Soul’ covering the United States, UK, Europe, and Asia. She also opened for Matt Maltese in 2024. As of October 2025, Liana Flores is scheduled to tour alongside Men I Trust for the European leg of their ‘Equus Tour’.

Flores’s artistry is characterized by dream-like narratives and wistful guitar melodies, drawing inspiration from literary works and a diverse range of musicians. She cites Vashti Bunyan, Caetano Veloso, Nick Drake, and Joan Baez as key influences on her sound. Her work, particularly ‘Flower of the Soul’, reflects her exploration of themes like change, nature, and wonder, through a blend of folk pop, bossa nova, jazz pop, indie pop, and Brit-folk. Her music provides a momentary escapism, blending classic folk with Brazilian rhythms to create an intimate and captivating world for her listeners.