Mavis Staples has long been one of America’s great musical voices. Now 86, she is still touring and making records; Mavis Staples plays Feb. 28 at the Beacon Theatre. 

The singer and songwriter Justin Hicks is musically omnivorous, encompassing R&B, pop, rock, and jazz without seeming scattershot. He plays new songs from "Man of Style", in-studio.

Sister Sadie brings their bluegrassy songs infused with the heart of country, the soul of gospel, and the edge of Americana to Joe's Pub on Feb. 25.

Six Organs Of Admittance is the work of guitarist Ben Chasny. Hear moody, atmospheric instrumentals with hints of folk, psychedelia, and ambient music on Feb. 24 at Union Pool. 

American singer, songwriter, and pianist Niia combines neo-soul, jazz, and hip hop in her music. Due to the weather, her Feb. 23 shows have been postponed. 

Get down to the sweet discodelic sounds of New York-born band Say She She (after the band Chic), who perform their sugary harmonies, disco-grooves, and dance moves at Warsaw on Feb. 20.

Grammy-winning DJ, producer, and bandleader Louie Vega draws on house, salsa, afrobeat, jazz, hiphop, gospel and soul. Louie Vega and The Elements of Life play at Blue Note, Feb. 19-22. 

Poet, musician, and activist Moor Mother, together with the Chicago-based underground dance producer Hieroglyphic Being play and sculpt sounds at Paragon on Feb. 19. 

Alphonso Horne and the Gotham Kings play the feel-good music of Mardi Gras in New Orleans to Dizzy’s Club for two sets on Feb. 17.