After nearly ten years away from the touring stage, Floetry—the celebrated duo of Marsha Ambrosius and Natalie “The Floacist” Stewart—announces their highly anticipated 2026 U.S. tour, marking their first national run together since 2016. Produced by Black Promoters Collective (BPC), the 16-city tour starts on April 9, 2026, in Newark, NJ, and ends on May 17, 2026, in Oakland, CA.

Since their emergence in the early 2000s, Floetry has held a singular place in contemporary R&B. At a time when the genre was quickly evolving, the duo expanded its expressive boundaries by formally bringing spoken word and rap-inflected poetic cadence into the emotive core of R&B. Their platinum-selling debut Floetic introduced audiences to a sound that centered vulnerability, intellect, and lyrical intimacy—pairing Marsha Ambrosius’ rich, soulful vocals and songwriting with Natalie Stewart’s poetic delivery.

Natalie “The Floacist” Stewart has long identified herself as a poet, rooted in spoken-word tradition, performance poetry, and narrative storytelling. Her rhythmic phrasing—often compared to rap for its cadence—served as a bridge between poetry and hip-hop without abandoning its literary foundation. Together, Floetry offered a new blueprint for how lyricism, poetry, and soul could coexist on mainstream stages.

The duo’s influence remains unmistakable. Floetry helped normalize poetry as a lead voice in R&B—not an interlude or embellishment—opening doors for artists who value emotional truth, depth, and language as much as melody. Nearly two decades later, their catalog continues to resonate across generations, soundtracking love, healing, and introspection.

The 2026 tour arrives as both a celebration and a reclamation—an opportunity for audiences to experience Floetry’s music as it was always intended: live, intimate, and emotionally immersive.

Joining Floetry on this special run are two of the most respected and enduring voices in contemporary soul: Raheem DeVaughn and Teedra Moses—artists whose careers have helped preserve R&B’s emotional and lyrical integrity for more than two decades.

Raheem DeVaughn is widely regarded as one of modern R&B’s most consistent and principled torchbearers. A multiple Grammy Award nominee, DeVaughn has built a body of work rooted in romantic vulnerability, social consciousness, and artistic independence. Albums such as Love Behind the Melody, The Love Experience, and A Place Called Loveland have earned critical acclaim for blending classic soul sensibility with contemporary relevance. Beyond the music, DeVaughn is also respected for his advocacy and community engagement, using his platform to address themes of love, healing, and social responsibility—cementing his role not just as an artist, but as a cultural voice.

Teedra Moses stands as one of the most revered figures among R&B purists and fellow artists alike. Often described as an “artist’s artist,” Moses’ debut album Complex Simplicity has achieved cult-classic status, influencing generations of singers, songwriters, and producers across R&B and hip-hop. Celebrated for her unfiltered honesty, emotional precision, and unmistakable tone, Moses has consistently prioritized artistic truth over commercial trends. Her impact extends far beyond chart metrics, with her work frequently cited as foundational listening within contemporary soul circles.

Together, Floetry, Raheem DeVaughn, and Teedra Moses represent a rare alignment of poetry, purpose, and power. Each has carved an independent path defined by authenticity, lyrical depth, and emotional resonance. On one stage, the trio creates a multi-dimensional live experience rooted in musicianship and storytelling—an intentional gathering of artists who have shaped, protected, and expanded the soul music tradition.

This tour is a reminder of why R&B music endures.

FLOETRY PRESENTS SAY YES THE TOUR – 2026 DATES

 

Thursday, April 9, 2026

Newark, NJ — NJPAC

Saturday, April 11, 2026

Baltimore, MD — Lyric

Sunday, April 12, 2026

Philadelphia, PA — The Met

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Chicago, IL — Chicago Theatre

Saturday, April 18, 2026

Detroit, MI — Masonic

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Washington, DC — The Anthem

Friday, April 24, 2026

Charlotte, NC — Ovens Auditorium

Sunday, April 26, 2026

Durham, NC — DPAC

Friday, May 1, 2026

Atlanta, GA — Arena at Southlake

Sunday, May 3, 2026

Jacksonville, FL — Florida Theatre

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

New Orleans, LA — Saenger Theatre

Saturday, May 9, 2026

Houston, TX — Bayou Music Center

Sunday, May 10, 2026

Grand Prairie, TX (Dallas) — Texas Trust

Thursday, May 14, 2026

Phoenix, AZ — Celebrity Theatre

Friday, May 15, 2026

Los Angeles, CA — The Novo

Sunday, May 17, 2026

Oakland, CA — Paramount Theatre

 

ABOUT FLOETRY

Floetry, the English Neo Soul duo comprising of Natalie Stewart (“the Floacist”) and Marsha Ambrosius (“the Songstress”), first began to capture attention in the UK on the underground poetry circuit. Formed in 1999, having met through their love of basketball some ten years earlier, the Brit school alumni’s Ambrosius and Stewart began the journey when Marsha called Natalie and asked her to lend some poetry to the songs she was writing and producing. Natalie accepted and they soon began playing shows in and around London on various performance poetry stages. Floetry recorded two studio albums – Floetic, Marsha’s demo for Michael Jackson’s 2001 “Butterflies” appeared as a bonus track on Floetic’s October 2002 release, and Flo’Ology released in 2005. The Live Album Floacism was recorded at The House of Blues in New Orleans and was released in 2003. Floetic sold over 788,000 copies and counting in the United States alone, 1,000,000+ albums worldwide. Floetry were recognized and critically acclaimed by receiving nominations for an impressive 7 Grammy Awards, they also picked up 3 Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards and went on to pen classics for Earth Wind & Fire, Patti LaBelle, Jill Scott, Macy Gray and Bilal to name a few. Floetry are back to give the fans a well deserved offering, celebrating their 25th year+ milestone, the classic album “Floetic” and beyond…SAY YES – The Tour 2026!