Mavis Staples and Fantastic Negrito

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.

Fantastic Negrito, born Xavier Amin Dphrepaulezz, is a 3x GRAMMY® winner known for his dynamic blues style and personal stories. Overcoming a major label setback and a near-fatal car crash, he won the first NPR Tiny Desk Contest in 2015. He’s shared stages with Sturgill Simpson, Chris Cornell, and Bruce Springsteen, plus collaborated with Sting and E-40. Founder of Revolution Plantation, he’s performed at Lollapalooza and Glastonbury.