Tapping into both the sultry and sweet, Natalie Forteza’s unique voice effortlessly summons emotion through layers of Indie, Neo-Soul, Pop Jazz and World Music with soulful mystique. Named “a commanding vocalist and songwriter of considerable impact,” by Chronogram Magazine. She has opened for Allen Stone, Philly-Soul singer Mutlu and Charlie Hunter, and has recently toured with the The Latin Dead as a guest vocalist. Grammy-winner Michael League (Snarky Puppy) has said, “my favorite musicians are those who have their own sound—the ones you recognize the instant you hear them. This is how I felt when I first heard Natalie. She creates a vibe from the first note, and holds you until the last one…”
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Grammy-winner Michael League / Snarky Puppy - “My favorite musicians are those who have their own sound—the ones you recognize the instant you hear them. This is how I felt when I first heard Natalie. She creates a vibe from the first note, and holds you until the last one. And in addition to that, she’s an absolute joy to be around. It was a pleasure to be a part of her debut album.”
“Over the course of just four songs on her debut recording, lower Hudson Valley native NATALIE FORTEZA introduces herself as a commanding vocalist and songwriter of considerable impact. Aided and abetted by Grammy award-winning producer Michael League of Snarky Puppy, who impeccably contextualizes her voice in a brilliant bath of crystalline acoustic and electronic textures, Forteza shines here with her dynamic range of rhythms and emotions. obvious touchstones are Sade and Norah Jones, but i hear glimpses of Stevie Wonder, Astrud Gilberto, and Anita Baker as well.” Seth Rogovoy / Chronogram Magazine