Charlotte Dos Santos - Filha Do Sol (Single)

Charlotte Dos Santos shares her latest single ‘Filha Do Sol’, from her forthcoming debut album MORFO out 14th October.

Interpolating Edu Lobo’s ‘O Açoite Bateu’, Charlotte puts her own unique spin on the bossa nova song - a slice of acoustic guitar, strings and a harmonising chorus in Portuguese that explodes into a percussive frenzy in its final minute - a direct homage to Brazil and her lineage. Themes of strength and resilience capture the essence of ‘Filha Do Sol’, a single glittered with empowering references to the future. She says, “Filha Do Sol is the most special song to me as it is a song about my heritage dedicated to my family in Brazil. It’s a song about myself, having my Norwegian mother’s hair, and my father’s skin. It’s a song about the history of slavery and it’s about resilience and empowerment to all people of colour as a reminder that we are strong and will always rise again”.

The accompanying visualiser for ‘Filha Do Sol’ channels tranquillity as Charlotte moves through the scenic landscapes of Norway. Like the song, she incorporates her dual heritage into the visuals with a thrilling capoeira scene, a type of martial art native to Brazil.