Mavis Staples
Celebrate the 170th Birthday of Newberry College with an unforgettable evening featuring Mavis Staples, the Grammy Award winning gospel, soul, and civil rights icon whose powerful voice has inspired generations and earned her recognition as one of America’s most influential musical artists. Drawing from her remarkable seven-decade career and her acclaimed new album Sad and Beautiful World, Staples brings a message of hope, perseverance, and community that perfectly reflects this historic milestone celebration.



