Mavis Staples with Ziggy Marley, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, and more

Born into the Staple Singers, Mavis Staples is a legendary American soul, gospel, and blues singer known for hits across 7 decades. A multi-GRAMMY winner and Kennedy Center Honoree, she’s worked with legends like Bob Dylan, Prince, and Aretha Franklin.

New Orleans-born Trombone Shorty blends jazz, funk, and brass with hits and a 2022 Grammy. He’s performed globally with stars like Pharrell and Bruno Mars. New Breed Brass Band, Grammy-nominated, adds fresh energy to the city’s vibrant scene.

Robert Randolph, a New Jersey native, is a rock-blues pedal steel guitar virtuoso known for blending gospel, rock, blues, and soul. Raised in the House of God Church, he channels "Sacred Steel" energy and has collaborated with legends like Eric Clapton, Santana, and Beyoncé. Randolph has earned 13 Emmys for sports broadcasting and created Amazon Prime’s Thursday Night Football theme. His GRAMMY-nominated work with The Family Band and his latest album, Preacher Kids, produced by Shooter Jennings, highlights his unique style.