Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue with Mavis Staples, Yola, and more

Mavis Staples & Levon Helm starred in 'The Last Waltz' 1976, known for "The Weight". Helm, post-cancer, won 3 GRAMMYs. Both icons revered in American music.

Yola, a six-time GRAMMY-nominated artist from the UK, is celebrated for her soul-infused music and sharp songwriting. Known for the album *Stand For Myself*, she starred as Sister Rosetta Tharpe in *ELVIS*, earning a NAACP Image Award nomination. As a member of The Recording Academy’s Black Music Collective, her influence is highlighted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s exhibit.

New Orleans' Trombone Shorty, aka Troy Andrews, is a renowned trombonist, composer, and bandleader, known for blending funk, jazz, rock, hip-hop, soul, and blues. A childhood prodigy, he played with Bo Diddley at age four and toured with Lenny Kravitz at 13. He topped jazz charts with albums like Backatown and Parking Lot Symphony. Dedicated to his Treme roots, he founded the Trombone Shorty Foundation and authored two children's books. He's collaborated with top artists and remains a significant influence in contemporary jazz.

Philadelphia-born Devon Gilfillian, based in Nashville, fuses soul, hip-hop, R&B, and rock. Known for transcendent live performances, he explores Black joy and equity in his album "Love You Anyway."