A slow burn, tapping into both the sultry and sweet, Natalie Forteza’s unique voice summons emotion through layers of Indie, Alt-Soul, Pop and World Music with soulful mystique. Named “a commanding vocalist and songwriter of considerable impact,” by Chronogram Magazine. Grammy-winner Michael League of Snarky Puppy who produced her debut EP “01,” 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…”  Natalie and her band—featuring Pat Firth on piano, Anthony Candullo on bass and Erik Perez on drums—will perform at the Howland Cultural Center for the first time presenting original songs and other unique arrangements.  Raised in New York’s scenic Hudson Valley area for most of her life, Natalie draws much of her inspiration not only from her own personal experiences but from nature, from food, and from the mélange of different kinds of music she loves and grew up listening to. Surely an artist on the rise, just beginning to peel back the layers of her artistry.