Sharon Jones

Studio 360

Their 1960s soul sound is uncanny, but don’t be fooled: Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings are making brand-new music. Jones, 51, held down a string of jobs (including as a corrections officer on New York’s Riker’s Island) waiting for her big break. Now it’s here. Jones and the band join Kurt in the studio as they kick off a world tour.

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