India.Arie and Mystic have been tapped to headline the Sisters for Hip-Hop & Soul Tour, set to kick off November 8 in Philadelphia.

The outing, presented by MTV2 and Vibe magazine, will also feature DJ Jazzy Joyce and other guests to be announced.

Eleven dates have been announced so far and more are expected, according to a spokesperson for the tour.

India.Arie, fresh from touring with Sade, is promoting her debut album, March's Acoustic Soul (see "India.Arie Debuts With Dreamy Acoustic Soul"). She was nominated for the MTV2 Award at the 2001 VMAs and appears on the new John Mellencamp single, "Peaceful World" (see "Mellencamp R.O.C.K.ing With India.Arie, Chuck D").

Mystic is also supporting her debut release, Cuts for Luck and Scars for Freedom, released in June (see Mystic Uses Age To Her Advantage On Album").

A portion of the proceeds from the outing will be donated to the United Way's September 11th Fund, which benefits victims and families affected by last month's terrorist attacks. MTV2 will match the money raised by the tour.

Sisters for Hip-Hop & Soul Tour dates, according to a tour spokesperson:

  • 11/8 - Philadelphia, PA @ Electric Factory
  • 11/9 - New York, NY @ Roseland
  • 11/10 - Washington, DC @ Nation
  • 11/12 - Boston, MA @ Avalon
  • 11/15 - Chicago, IL @ House of Blues
  • 11/17 - Cincinnati, OH @ Bogart's
  • 11/18 - Detroit, MI @ State Theatre
  • 11/19 - St. Louis, MO @ The Pageant
  • 11/21 - Indianapolis, IN @ Egyptian Room
  • 11/24 - Denver, CO @ Fillmore Auditorium
  • 11/28 - Los Angeles, CA @ Wiltern Theatre