“From Friday, April 29-Sunday, May 1, 2016, fans and concert-goers will converge upon Beale Street in Memphis, Tennessee as they enjoy live music at the Beale Street Music Festival.
With heavy musical influences evident in venues along Beale Street, it is not surprising that many of the must-see acts of 2016 are deeply involved in the blues genre including Mavis Staples.
Set to play on Friday, April 29, R&B and gospel singer Mavis Staples has been singing and performing music for over 60 years. Along with her family band The Staple Singers, Mavis would create a spiritual journey of music during the civil rights movement.”
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