Stereogum — In 1965, the Staple Singers, already giants in the world of gospel, released Freedom Highway, an album explicitly inspired by the Civil Rights struggle. Pops Staples wrote the album’s title track, and his daughter and bandmate Mavis was in her m... more info

Stereogum — This past weekend’s Newport Folk Festival opened with Beck covering Bob Dylan in a surprise set, and it ended with Conan O’Brien playing music with his friends. O’Brien is having a great year, with a new HBO travel show and a a viral Hot One... more info

New York Post — They'll be joined by John Cougar Mellencamp, Dave Matthews, Mavis Staples and more. more info

Magnet Magazine — Happy 85th birthday Mavis Staples. Livin’ on a high note. Read Rick Moody in MAGNET on Mavis: The post Happy 85th Birthday Mavis Staples appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Stereogum — Next month, Mavis Staples will turn 85. The legendary singer already celebrated in April with a concert featuring Chris Stapleton, Grace Potter, Hozier, and more; today, she’s releasing the new Prince-inspired song “Worthy.” more info

Stereogum — Last night, legendary singer Mavis Staples hosted an early celebration for her 85th birthday (which is on July 10) with an all-star concert. The lineup had Chris Stapleton, Grace Potter, Hozier, Jackson Browne, Jeff Tweedy, and more, and the eveni... more info

JamBase — Park City Song Summit organizers unveiled the 2024 lineup of musical performances and workshops slated to take place in Park City, Utah August 15 - 17. more info

Consequence Of Sound — Third annual wellness and music event also welcomes Anders Osborne & Jackie Greene, Larkin Poe, and Eric Krasno & Friends. Park City Song Summit Announces 2024 Lineup: My Morning Jacket, Nathaniel Rateliff, Mavis Staples Ben Kaye more info

JamBase — Willie Nelson’s 4th Of July Picnic will be held in Camden, New Jersey with Bob Dylan, Robert Plant & Alison Krauss, Mavis Staples and more. more info

New York Post — The Beach Boys, Mavis Staples and Daryl Hall with Elvis Costello are just a few of the many more performers. more info