Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue with Mavis Staples, Yola, 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.

Yola, originally from the UK, is a six-time GRAMMY-nominated artist known for her soul-infused music. Her album "Stand For Myself" was hailed by NPR as the best soul record in 20 years. She portrayed Sister Rosetta Tharpe in Baz Luhrmann’s "ELVIS," earning a NAACP Image Award nomination. She debuted at the American Music Awards as the SONG OF THE SOUL performer. Her influence is recognized by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, featuring her guitar in their exhibit.

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."

Philadelphia-born, Nashville-based Devon Gilfillian redefines modern soul with a blend of soul, hip-hop, R&B, and rock. Known for captivating live shows, he champions Black joy and equity.