Tag: mavis staples

by Sharon Oliver July 10, 2019 Comments0

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Mavis Staples: Celebrating “80” with A New Album

Who celebrates their 80th birthday with new music — and a pair of pink boxing gloves? Mavis Staples, that’s who.

by Jim Allen December 11, 2017 Comments0

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The veteran singer-songwriter took a way unconventional approach to his newest album.

by Bob Condren October 24, 2017 Comments0

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From the Staple Singers to Sam Cooke, these songs “take you to church” in the best way possible.

by Al Cattabiani April 22, 2016 Comments0

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Mavis Staples has thrilled generations with her expressive voice, genre-bending musicianship and social conscience. This documentary gets it right.