KEXP Seattle — Soul legend Mavis Staples has announced a new album called If All I Was Was Black. The album was produced by Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy, a regular collaborator with Staples since 2010. The title track has been shared, as well as the cover art and tracklis... more info

JamBase — Listen to “If All I Was Was Black,” the title track to the upcoming new Mavis Staples album produced by Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy. more info

Chicago Tribune — Bob Dylan will play the inaugural concert at the new arena by McCormick Place, Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced Monday. Chicago native Mavis Staples is slated to join Dylan at the Oct. 27 concert at Wintrust Arena. The concert is part of Dylan’s fall U... more info

Stereogum — Mavis Staples' most recent album, last year's Livin' On A High Note , saw the legendary singer singing songs written by a cadre of famous songwriters; her just-announced next album, If All I Was Was Black, sees her once again teaming up with Jeff Tw... more info

JamBase — Legendary musician Bob Dylan will play 21 shows between October and November with Mavis Staples aboard as support for all but two. more info

Chicago Sun-Times, IL — The folks singer and the Chicago icon will perform at the venue Oct. 27, the city announced Monday. more info

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