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Say Yes, Indeed: Floetry
Floetry is the London-born duo of Marsha Ambrosius and Natalie Stewart, blending velvety hooks with spoken poetry cadences.
Poetry warmed by soul, sharpened on stage
After years apart, their recent reunion runs have leaned into that push-and-pull dynamic, with Marsha soaring while Natalie frames the stories. Expect a set built around Floetic, Getting Late, the title cut Say Yes, and a burst of Supastar to reset the energy mid-show.Songs to hear, faces in the room
The crowd tends to be cross-generational neo-soul fans, couples and close friends trading smiles, with notebooks, vinyl tote bags, and low-key singalongs. A neat bit of backstory is how the duo refined their feel in Philadelphia with the A Touch of Jazz team, giving their live band arrangements a warm, woody glow. They also wrote Butterflies for Michael Jackson, a wink Marsha sometimes teases before sliding into Getting Late. Bill partners Raheem DeVaughn and Teedra Moses keep the mood seamless with groove-forward sets. Take this as a preview, not a blueprint, since songs and production touches can change by night.The Floetry Circle: Rituals, Style, and Quiet Flex
You will notice a patient hush before the opener, then a ripple of voices when the first spoken lines cue a collective reply.
How the room moves
Chants of 'say yes' pop up between songs, and fans often echo the spoken-word cadences on the intro to Floetic in a low, friendly murmur. Dress codes lean toward soft tailoring, natural textures, and sneakers that can stand for two hours without fuss.Tokens and throwbacks
Merch tables favor earth tones, with tees nodding to songstress and floacist titles, plus double-LP reissues that many actually spin at home. Between sets, people trade favorite verse lines more than gossip, and the vibe stays conversational rather than rowdy. When the beat drops out, there is a soft sway across the floor, and pockets of folks keep time by clicking fingers instead of shouting. After the show, the talk tends to be about phrasing, how the band shaped a bridge, or a single line that hit close to home. It feels like a community checking in with itself, anchored by memory and a groove you can carry into the week.How Floetry Builds the Room, One Groove at a Time
Marsha Ambrosius leans into long, ribbon-like lines, then clips a phrase short to make room for Natalie Stewart to answer in spoken rhythm.
Voice and verse, sharing the lane
The band favors Fender Rhodes, rounded bass, and tight drums, creating a soft cushion where the vocal and poem can sit forward. They like slow to mid tempos, but will flip a chorus into halftime to widen the groove without getting loud. A quiet signature is how the keys player shades chords with subtle pitch wobble, adding a tape-like sway that keeps ballads from feeling static.Little choices, big feel
Live, Floetic often stretches into an open vamp so Natalie can freestyle a fresh verse while the drummer rides brushes or a light stick pattern. On some nights Getting Late drops a half-step in key to suit the room, and the bridge breathes longer so the bass can sing. Lighting usually stays warm and low, letting the band earn dynamics with touch instead of strobe tricks. These choices keep the focus on interplay, so the hooks land clean and the spoken sections feel like part of the melody.Birds, Beats, and Neo-Soul Cousins of Floetry
Fans of Jill Scott often connect with the duo's mix of warmth and spoken cadence, as both build songs that feel like stories being told.