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

Mavis Staples and Levon Helm, stars in their own right, bonded on "The Last Waltz" set in 1976. Their collaboration on "The Weight" became iconic. Despite Helm's battle with throat cancer, his voice returned, earning him three GRAMMYs during a career resurgence. Both artists were admired by a younger generation, with Helm celebrated as a legendary drummer and patron of American music.

Born in Kingston, Ziggy Marley, son of reggae icon Bob Marley, led the Melody Makers to Grammy wins with hits like "Tomorrow People." As a solo artist, he flourished with albums like "Love Is My Religion" and won more Grammys. Marley also champions children's charity U.R.G.E and is known for political activism.

Trombone Shorty, born Troy Andrews in New Orleans, is a renowned trombonist, composer, and philanthropist known for his unique blend of jazz, funk, rock, and soul. A child prodigy, he played with Bo Diddley at four and toured with Lenny Kravitz at 13. His celebrated albums include "Backatown" and "For True," both topping jazz charts. Andrews founded the Trombone Shorty Foundation to support music education in New Orleans. He has collaborated with icons like U2, Green Day, and Mark Ronson, and has authored children's books, earning acclaim for "Trombone Shorty."

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.