FLOetic Lara (aka FLO) is a dynamic artiste, combining sensational singing with passionate poetry.

She is in her element performing live, where she delivers with an energy that is both raw and yet refined. Interacting and vibe-ing with the band and audience, FLO’s specialty is improvisation, which is produced organically with ease, creating captivating, and breathtaking performances.

A queen of spoken word and the live music scene, FLO is truly original, and her vocal capabilities range from beautiful dulcet tones to rich, powerful explosions as she expresses herself without limitation.

Her core source is evidently jazz, yet she transcends categorization as she effortlessly creates a fusion with soul, funk, hip hop and more.

Her freedom on stage and love of music, interwoven with powerful lyrics sung and spoken, reverberates with all who experience her touching gift.

Hailing from the mean streets of Brixton-London, this unique songstress comes equipped with a vast and versatile vocal ability. FLO has blessed the biggest live bands to the most hardcore hip hop beats, gospel choirs to poetry ciphers on the streets. Her voice has been described as that of a songbird with a jazz undertone.

With a heritage as diverse as Jamaican, Chinese, Irish and Australian, FLO touches all and relates too many: from young to old, black to white, hard headed to the heartfelt. Ask about FLO and people know. With her range and variety, FLOetic Lara writes and performs pieces which entertain as well as educate and challenge her audiences. “Passionate Poets” and “My Story” are just two poetry pieces from her catalogue sure to inspire listeners.

FLO’s expedition started back in 2002 at ‘Brixtongue’. Since then she has performed at The Jazz Café, Brixton Academy and The Royal Festival Hall to name but a few. At only 17 years of age FLOetic Lara was nominated and awarded the position of UK Youth Ambassador 2003 and was flown to Washington DC where she spent time shadowing the Secretary of State Collin Powell.

FLOetic Lara was also a guest performer for disadvantaged young people at the J.F. Kennedy Centre for Performing Arts. Making an impact within the realms of royalty, FLO was invited for lunch at St. James Palace to perform and present Prince Philip with her framed poetry.

Her 2006 schedule culminated in flying the flag for the UK by opening up for US Neo-Soul stars Dwele & Jaguar Wright at their UK concerts (accompanied by her full band). FLO has also performed for Erykah Badu and recently released her debut CD ‘Jus Let It FLO…’ project N#1 which includes production from Omar, Don E and Scratch Professer.

Orchestrating workshops is another spoke to the revolving wheel that is FLOetic Lara. ENERGY Arts, FLO’s company, work closely with youth and the community to empower and engage through the Arts. This is essential to FLO as she maintains a close relationship with her community.

FLOetic Lara is an international artist and has performed in New York, Italy, Prague, East Africa and across the UK. FLO has graced many stages including BBC TV, OBE, BEN TV, Channel 4, Channel U. BBC Radio 3 & 4, GAP Radio.