Charlene Soraia Santaniello Jones, known as Charlene Soraia, is an English singer-songwriter.
11 Facts About Charlene Soraia
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Charlene Soraia first became known with a cover of the Calling's "Wherever You Will Go", which peaked at number 3 in the UK Singles Chart.
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Charlene Soraia released her debut studio album, Moonchild, in November 2011, which features "Wherever You Will Go" as a bonus track.
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Charlene Soraia first picked up her father's guitar at the age of 5, and played her first show at 8.
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Charlene Soraia was inspired by artists such as David Bowie, The Beatles, Pink Floyd and King Crimson, and was very interested in the prog-rock genre.
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Charlene Soraia used the time before her performances to do her homework.
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Charlene Soraia attended into the BRIT School alongside future chart artists Adele and Kate Nash.
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Charlene Soraia began performing as a solo artist in 2008, releasing further EPs Daffodils and Other Idylls ; Postcards from iO later in the year and third in the series, One of the Sun.
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Charlene Soraia became noticed by a mainstream audience in 2011 when her cover of "Wherever You Will Go" by the Calling was featured in a Twinings commercial.
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On 10 January 2013, Charlene Soraia released the video for her song "Ghost".
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Charlene Soraia has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, specifically stating that she suffers from cyclothymia.