JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Organizers with the National Folk Festival announced six additional artists who will appear at the 82nd National Folk Festival in downtown Jackson, which will be held November 7-9.

“The National Folk Festival is a special opportunity for Jackson and the state of Mississippi to demonstrate that we’re ready to host a world-class festival in our capital city’s historic downtown,” said Jackson Mayor John Horhn. “Hundreds of excellent artists are coming to our city from across the country. I’m especially proud to see acclaimed Jackson artists featured in today’s announcement and getting the national attention they deserve. Such a crowd-pleasing lineup is sure to resonate with our community and bring enormous energy to the event.”

The six artists announced on Tuesday include:

• Bobby Rush (Jackson, Mississippi) – soul blues
• Jeff Little Trio featuring Wayne Henderson (Boone, North Carolina, and Rugby, Virginia) – Blue Ridge piano and guitar
• Ms. Jody (Bay Springs, Mississippi) – southern soul
• Oka Hamma Alla Hilha Alhiha (Redwater, Mississippi) – Choctaw social dancing
• Sonic Boom of the South (Jackson, Mississippi) – HBCU marching band
• Tres en Punto (Mission, Texas) – trío romantíco

The National Folk Festival is partnering with the Mississippi NAACP State Conference to present Bobby Rush at this year’s festival. Opening night, November 7, coincides with Mississippi NAACP’s 80th annual convention.

“Music is the art form that gives one the fortitude to continue to fight in the struggle towards justice,” said Mississippi NAACP State Conference Executive Director Charles Taylor. “Music unites us all. I am excited that the Mississippi State Conference NAACP will be partnering with the National Folk Festival, which will bring hundreds of artists to stages in the heart of the city. This year, we celebrate the 80th year of our State Conference, and to do so, we will do it the Mississippi way, with Catfish and Blues.”