"Mavis Staples' tour supporting her fourteenth solo album, last year's Sad and Beautiful World, brought her to NYC on Saturday night (2/28) for a show at Beacon Theatre with Allison Russell. Norah Jones was also on hand for the occasion, making surprise appearances to join Staples on "You Are Not Alone" and Russell on a new song."
"Russell also came out during Staples' set to join her on "Human Mind." The setlist included City in the Sky, I'm Just Another Soldier, Handwriting on the Wall, Freedom Highway, Chicago, Beautiful Strangers, Respect Yourself, Heavy Makes You Happy, and Everybody Needs Love, with an encore of I'll Take You There."
Mavis Staples brought her tour for her fourteenth solo album, Sad and Beautiful World, to Beacon Theatre in New York City on February 28, 2026. The concert featured opening artist Allison Russell and included surprise appearances by Norah Jones, who joined Staples on "You Are Not Alone" and Russell on a new song. Russell also performed with Staples during "Human Mind." The setlist included classics and album tracks spanning Staples' career. Following the NYC show, Staples has scheduled tour dates throughout 2026 across various venues, including festival appearances and shows with other artists including Rhiannon Giddens, Mary Chapin Carpenter, and Hurray for the Riff Raff.
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