Santamaria has been played on NTS in shows including Supporter Radio - Heatwave , featured first on 15 August 2024. Songs played include Falésia Do Amor, Dalay Lama and Razão De Ser (Para Te Amar).

Early years Formed in Cascais (a coastal city of the Lisbon metropolis) in 1997, Santamaria are the brainchild of producers Luís Marante and Tony Lemos and lead singer Filipa, Lemos' sister. At the time, Lemos was already an experienced studio man, having first emerged on the music scene in a duo with Filipa called Tó & Marlene, playing in county fairs during the summer seasons. Later, Filipa joined the short-lived act…