Rhiannon Giddens to perform at Purdue University on Sept.15
Musician Rhiannon Giddens will bring her “Freedom Highway Tour” to Purdue University’s Loeb Playhouse on September 15 at 8PM.
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Podcast: Mavis Staples Pre-Show Discussion
James Dekle, Purdue Black Cultural Center Artist-in-Residence, discussed Mavis Staples and her influence on gospel music and civil rights.
Mavis Staples has crossed musical genres for 60 years
Mavis Staples is living, breathing history. She has crossed the genres of gospel, soul, folk, pop, R&B, blues, rock— even hip hop—over the better part of the last 60 years. Her latest project-“Livin’ on a High Note”–continues that crossover with M. Ward, Neko Case, Aloe Blacc, Nick Cave, Ben Harper, and more.
Mavis Staples is Livin’ on a High Note
The Chicago native has had an incredible musical journey from a high school hit, to advancing the Civil Rights Movement with rallying anthems, and collaborating with modern artists.