March 8, 2024 at 8 p.m.
Knight Concert Hall
Tickets: $45, $55, $75, $95, $125*
A true icon of soul music, Mavis Staples has captivated audiences for over six decades with her powerful and soul-stirring voice. As a member of the renowned Staple Singers, she played a pivotal role in shaping the sound of gospel, soul, and R&B. Hailed by NPR as “one of America’s defining voices of freedom and peace,” she is the kind of once-in-a-generation artist whose impact on music and culture would be difficult to overstate. From her early involvement in the civil rights movement to her timeless collaborations with contemporary artists, she has effortlessly bridged generational gaps and musical genres. Staples is both a Blues and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and an 11-time Grammy Award winner. She has been honored with a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and is a National Arts Awards Lifetime Achievement recipient and Kennedy Center honoree. For more information visit mavisstaples.com.