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Photos: Burnaby plays the Blues (and Roots) at Deer Lake Park

Iconic American singer and civil rights activist Mavis Staples headlined the annual music festival.
Jennifer Gauthier
Jennifer Gauthier
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The Suffers of Houston, Texas, perform at Burnaby Blues + Roots Festival in Deer Lake park on Aug. 10, 2024.Jennifer Gauthier

The 2024 edition of the Burnaby Blues + Roots Festival returned to Deer Lake Park on Saturday, August 10.

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​​​​​Mavis Staples headlined the 2024 Burnaby Blues + Roots Festival.

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The Suffers lead vocalist Kam Franklin.
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Tak Go and Katie Stevenson dance to the Suffers' set.
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The Suffers lead vocalist Kam Franklin.

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Indie rockers Calexico perform at Burnaby Blues + Roots.

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Calexico perform at Deer Lake park.