Floratura fuses soaring jam band vibes with bouncy neo-soul creating a unique blend. The band’s electrifying live shows combine uplifting narratives with stirring vocal performances. Drawing from diverse influences, the Santa Cruz, CA band traverses genres from jazz-rock funk to electronica, harnessing colorful harmonies, spicy hooks, expansive improvisation, and psychedelic flair.

Hot off the press this year, Floratura presents it’s Official Live Performance short films from the Sound Quilts album, starting with the NPR Tiny Desk Submission “Making Room” featuring and original song from the upcoming album Oasis Glow. The subsequent releases feature renditions of Herbie Hancock’s “Butterfly” and Earth Wind & Fire’s “Can’t Hide Love,” marking a significant milestone for Floratura. In 2023 Floratura made their debut release, "Bucket of Seeds" EP, all of the music was originally composed and produced by the band. On August 9th the band released an original single titled “Songbirds (Live in Santa Cruz)” that captures the vibrant energy of Floratura’s live concert experience. The live single is now available for streaming everywhere.

Described as “The essence of heart centered soul, casting psychedelic spells. Elevated musicianship is the common denominator of this five-piece unit with the mandolin playing and intoxicating vocal presence of Tatiana Peña at the center of it all” (The Crazy Horse) Floratura has shared the stage with The California Honeydrops, SAY SHE SHE and performed at the iconic Santa Cruz Mountain Sol Festival 2024.

Floratura is currently recording the band’s upcoming album titled “Oasis Glow”, with arrangements and compositions contributed by all the members. Stay tuned for updates on these upcoming releases in 2025!

Tatiana Peña (mandolin, vocals), Adrian Marquez (guitar, vocals), Jack Reed (keys), Noah Mogor (bass), and Jacob Gilmore (drums).