Joss Stone and Virginia Arts Festival

The Virginia Arts Festival, established in Norfolk in 1997, is a premier performing arts presenter. It showcases a diverse range of world-class artists in classical, jazz, rock, dance, opera, and theater. Known for commissioning new works and its educational outreach, it has become a cultural destination.

Born in Kent, Joss Stone is a British singer known for her powerful voice and vintage soul sound. Her debut album "The Soul Sessions" sold over five million copies, earning her acclaim and Grammy noms with "Mind, Body & Soul." She won a Grammy for "Family Affair" with John Legend and Van Hunt. Collaborations with Dave Stewart, Raphael Saadiq, and Betty Wright enriched her style. Her U.K. chart-topping albums include "Mind, Body & Soul" and "The Soul Sessions, Vol. 2." Stone also won The Masked Singer U.K. in 2021.