Grammy award-winning gospel singer Mavis Staples will be one of the headliners at the 2014 Newport Folk Festival, which will pay homage to her in honor of her 75th birthday this July.
Best known for performing popular hit songs including "I'll Take You There" and "Respect Yourself" with her family band. The Staples Singers, Staples also has performed on albums for a wide variety of artists, including Bob Dylan, Ray Charles, George Jones, Delbert McClinton, Los Lobos and Dr John. In 2011 her solo album "You are not alone" won a Grammy as best American album.
The Folk Festival will once again be at Fort Adams State Park from 25th - 27th July. Staples will close out the festival on Sunday 27th July.
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