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Mavis Staples
Mavis Staples (born July 11, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois) is an American rhythm and blues singer. Most of her career has been as lead singer for The Staple Singers. She first record ...read more on Last.fm →
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Gorillaz - Let Me Out (Ft. Pusha T & Mavis Staples)
Gorillaz - Let Me Out (Ft. Pusha T & Mavis Staples)
Sounds like: Kanye West, Joey Bada$$
Tags: Editor's Pick, hip-hop, experimental, soul
By Jason Grishkoff on Apr 6, 2017 | Boy, this one's hard to listen to. I'm just not sure I like it. At first I was thinking "man, I wish this had more Mavis and less Pusha," but on second thought, even her part isn't really inspiring me. I think I just have to come to terms with the f... read more →
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Arcade Fire - I Give You Power (Ft. Mavis Staples)
Arcade Fire - I Give You Power (Ft. Mavis Staples)
Sounds like: Vampire Weekend, LCD Soundsystem, Talking Heads Interpol
By Lauren Ziegler on Jan 19, 2017 | Arcade Fire has returned. "I Give You Power" is their first new song in almost four years. The timing of its release is intentional, for the track is an anti-Trump protest song, released on the day of his inauguration. The track is a master of subtl... read more →
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Mavis Staples - Dedicated (Co-written by Justin Vernon)
Mavis Staples - Dedicated (Co-written by Justin Vernon)
Sounds like: KING, Moses Sumney
By sweeney kovar on Feb 16, 2016 | You know Mavis Staples even if you don't recognize her name. The soulstress was part of the seminal soul group The Staples Singers. The family-turned-group recorded a number of classic tunes that defined a generation. If you weren't a 70's baby, you ... read more →
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Mavis Staples - Can You Get To That?
Mavis Staples - Can You Get To That?
Sounds like: Wilco, Arcade Fire, Grace Potter
By Joshua Mellin on Nov 20, 2014 | Last night Chicago’s legendary Auditorium Theatre played host to one of the finest events in its nearly 125-year history by celebrating 75 years of the great Mavis Staples with an all-star tribute concert. The contributions of Mavis and her family’s... read more →
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Mavis Staples - Song For Everyone (Creedence Clearwater Revival Cover)
Mavis Staples - Song For Everyone (Creedence Clearwater Revival Cover)
Sounds like: The Staple Singers, Bettye Lavette, Patty Griffin
By Joshua Mellin on Jun 17, 2011
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Mavis Staples - I Belong To The Band
Mavis Staples - I Belong To The Band
Sounds like: The Staple Singers, Bettye Lavette, Patty Griffin
By Joshua Mellin on Jun 9, 2011
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Mavis Staples - You Are Not Alone
Mavis Staples - You Are Not Alone
Sounds like: The Staple Singers, Bettye Lavette, Patty Griffin
By Lauren Sloss on Dec 22, 2010
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Mavis Staples - Song For Everyone
Mavis Staples - Song For Everyone
Sounds like: Wilco, Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, Bettye LaVette
By Joshua Mellin on Oct 9, 2010 | The once-tortured mastermind behind Wilco teams up with gospel royalty to create one of the most surprisingly uplifting albums of the year. Two Chicago legends blend wonderfully on Mavis Staples' new Jeff Tweedy-produced album, You Are Not Alone.Foll... read more →
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