After nearly a decade away from the touring stage, Floetry is stepping back into the spotlight.
The beloved duo of Marsha Ambrosius and Natalie Stewart has announced Floetry Presents Say Yes The Tour, their first national run together since 2016. If you know what Floetic did to a generation of soft-hearted, journal-keeping, poetry-quoting lovers… you already understand why this matters.
The 2026 tour is less of a comeback and more of a reclamation. This is R&B in its intentional, intimate, and intellectually lush form. This is poetry center stage, not tucked in as an intro or an interlude. This is grown.
The Blueprint They Built
When Floetry emerged in the early 2000s, R&B was evolving quickly. While others chased radio trends, they leaned inward. Their platinum-selling debut Floetic fused Marsha’s velvety, emotionally precise vocals with Natalie’s rhythmic spoken word, rooted in performance poetry and literary tradition. The result was revolutionary.
Natalie never framed herself as a rapper. She was — and remains — a poet. Her cadence may have brushed against hip-hop, but her foundation was storytelling. Narrative. Intimacy. Language as instrument.
Floetry made poetry a lead voice in R&B. They created space for artists who cared as much about what they were saying as how it sounded. They normalized vulnerability without sacrificing sophistication. Nearly twenty-five years later, their catalog still soundtracks first loves, final goodbyes, therapy breakthroughs, and late-night self-reflection.
A Lineup Rooted in Soul Integrity
Joining Floetry on this special run are two artists who have carried R&B’s emotional and lyrical integrity on their backs for decades: Raheem DeVaughn and Teedra Moses.
Raheem DeVaughn has long been considered one of modern R&B’s most principled torchbearers. With Grammy nominations and a catalog anchored in romantic vulnerability and social awareness, he has consistently prioritized substance. Albums like Love Behind the Melody and A Place Called Loveland positioned him as more than just a crooner — he’s a cultural voice who understands that love songs and community advocacy can coexist.
Teedra Moses, meanwhile, is the artist’s artist. Her debut, Complex Simplicity, has achieved cult-classic status among R&B purists and creatives alike. Her emotional precision and unfiltered honesty have influenced an entire generation of singers and songwriters.
The 2026 Tour Dates
Floetry Presents Say Yes The Tour will travel to:
- April 9 — Newark, NJ (NJPAC)
- April 11 — Baltimore, MD (Lyric)
- April 12 — Philadelphia, PA (The Met)
- April 15 — Chicago, IL (Chicago Theatre)
- April 18 — Detroit, MI (Masonic)
- April 22 — Washington, DC (The Anthem)
- April 24 — Charlotte, NC (Ovens Auditorium)
- April 26 — Durham, NC (DPAC)
- May 1 — Atlanta, GA (Arena at Southlake)
- May 3 — Jacksonville, FL (Florida Theatre)
- May 6 — New Orleans, LA (Saenger Theatre)
- May 9 — Houston, TX (Bayou Music Center)
- May 10 — Grand Prairie, TX (Texas Trust)
- May 14 — Phoenix, AZ (Celebrity Theatre)
- May 15 — Los Angeles, CA (The Novo)
- May 17 — Oakland, CA (Paramount Theatre)
Local, venue, and promoter presales begin Thursday, February 12 from 10 AM to 11:59 PM local time using code BPC. General public on-sale begins Friday, February 13 at 10 AM local time.
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