Shemekia Copeland Tyler Tickets - UT Tyler Cowan Center

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Mavis Staples

5 concerts

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.

Shemekia Copeland

3 concerts

Born in New York, Shemekia Copeland is a celebrated roots and blues musician known for blending blues, R&B, and Americana. Her album "America’s Child" featured collaborations with John Prine, Mary Gauthier, and Rhiannon Giddens. With 3 Grammy nominations, 12 Blues Music Awards, and 20+ Living Blues Awards, she's a force in contemporary music. Copeland also hosts her own SiriusXM radio show.