Ahead of her South American tour later this summer, Samara Joy is celebrating Brazil’s jazz legacy with a brand new single “Flor de Lis (Upside Down).” The song is fresh reimagining of a Brazilian classic written 50 years ago by Brazilian guitarist and singer-songwriter Djavan. Sung entirely in Portuguese, the song speaks of the grief of losing a loved one.
“Although it’s a heartbreaking story, the poetic lyrics and beautiful melody resonated with me immediately,” says Joy in a statement. “I got the chance to sing ‘Flor de Lis’ in Rio during my first trip there over a year ago and hearing the audience join in harmony only cemented how important this song is to the fabric of Brazilian music and culture.” The cover art for the single features a painting by Brazilian illustrator Anna Cunha.
The 5X GRAMMY winner is currently embarking on a world tour which includes dates in Austria, Germany and Italy with a stop in London on July 19 performing with the BBC Proms Orchestra at Royal Albert Hall. From there, she’ll begin the South American leg of the tour in Chile on July 27, concluding it in Brazil on August 2.
Take a listen to “Flor de Lis” below. To learn more about Joy’s upcoming tour dates, visit samarajoy.com.