Allison Russell, who opened the show, also joined Mavis during her set, and Jones joined Russell for a new song.

Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing," a special five-night presentation of concerts featuring the Pulitzer and Grammy-winning artist ...

Though she’s a significant figure in music history and in the history of the civil rights movement, legendary soul singer Mavis Staples is also very much a contemporary artist. Staples will stop in ...

God’s Love We Deliver has announced the lineup for its annual NYC benefit show, Love Rocks NYC, happening on March 6 at Beacon Theatre. The 2025 edition features Alicia Keys, Beck, Cher, Christone ...

A legendary performer who will turn 85 next month on July 10, Mavis Staples continues to be a tour-de-force in music and a voice for the voiceless in today’s divided society. Well known for her work ...

These are the artists we are most excited to see, and we’ve also included some useful tips to know before the festival next week. Taj Farrant made waves at just nine years old as a baby-faced guitar ...

We feature gospel and R&B singer Mavis Staples, from the second installment of our show all about Bob Dylan. Bob Dylan admired the civil rights songs of the Staples Singers and would hear them on tour ...

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At a gala concert, musicians were supported by star-studded hosts including Whoopi Goldberg and Bill Murray — on cowbell. By Alex Vadukul and Nina Westervelt Catch up on recent releases from Robyn, ...