biography
Santamaria are a Portuguese eurodance band from Porto, formed in 1998, with origins in the previous year. Known for their dance tracks and some ballads, they became one of the most popular names in the genre in Portugal, with over one million copies sold and 21 platinum records.
The current line-up includes Filipa Lemos (vocals), Luís Marante (keyboards and guitar), Lucas Júnior (production and keyboards), Maria João Valente and Francisca Cunha (backing vocals). The name was suggested by António and Filipa Lemos.
