Sharon Jones at Newport

Thoughts on Shows
by Emma Dessau

Sharon Jones at Folk Festival 51

Newport Folk photos by Emma Dessau


"Sharon Jones is a pleasure to see live," writes photographer Emma Dessau in her notes. "Watching her strut the stage with the backing Dap Kings at Newport was like witnessing a soul revival, full of life and passion." Emma snapped live images for RSL all weekend - and in doing so we also got to someone to the performances for the very first time.


"The dancer-friendly zone set up right in front was packed to the brim with two-stepping, hand clapping fans. As Sharon worked it, she gave the late James Brown a run for his money," says Dessau. "I could not have had more fun photographing her. Talk about something to work with!"

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Andrew Bird at Newport Folk 51 - 7/31/10

images by Emma Dessau



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