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13.05.2021 / 17:25

Pervis Staples, member of famed Staple Singers, dead at 85

CHICAGO – Pervis Staples, whose tenor voice complimented his father’s and sisters’ in the legendary gospel group The Staple Singers, has died, a spokesman announced Wednesday. He was 85.

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Dave Grohl, Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga & More Ask Congress to Support Independent Music Venues

Dave Grohl, Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, Mavis Staples, Willie Nelson, Coldplay and more. "With zero revenue and the overwhelming overhead of rent, mortgage, utilities, taxes and insurance, 90% of independent venues report that if the shutdown lasts six months and there’s no federal assistance, they will never reopen again."The letter continues, "We are asking you to support [National Independent Venue Association’s] request for assistance so these beloved venues can reopen when it’s safe and welcome us and our fans back in.

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Mavis Staples, Rosanne Cash & More Set For Americana Music Assn.’s Thriving Roots Virtual Conference

Americanafest, the annual Nashville conclave put on by the Americana Music Association, will morph into Thriving Roots: A Virtual Community Music Conference this year.Thriving Roots will take place Sept.

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Mavis Staples, Rosanne Cash, Rhiannon Giddens Set to Appear at Americana Music Assn.’s Thriving Roots Virtual Conference

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Isle of Wight Festival 2021 line-up announced in full after 2020 cancelled

The 2021 Isle of Wight festival line-up has been announced in full.

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Beabadoobee and Massive Attack lead additions to Primavera Sound Festival 2021 line-up

Over 35 more names have been added to the bill for next year's Barcelona-held festival

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Run The Jewels announce ‘RTJ4’ release date and tracklisting

The duo are also launching their own cannabis line

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Chance the Rapper, FKA Twigs, Courtney Barnett & More Shortlisted For 2020 A2IM Libera Awards

The American Association of Independent Music (A2IM) unveils the nominees for its 2020 A2IM Libera Awards which, for the first time, will take the form of a virtual ceremony.Chance the Rapper, FKA Twigs, Mavis Staples, Amyl and The Sniffers, Thom Yorke and Tycho are among the shortlisted artists for this year’s show, which coincides with A2IM’s 15th anniversary.The coveted album of the year category will be contested by FKA Twigs, Angel Olsen, Brittany Howard, Orville Peck and Big Thief, while best live act will be a dust-up between Flying Lotus, Courtney Barnett, Mavis Staples, Fontaines D.C.

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