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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sweeney kovar
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Feb 16, 2016
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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 ...
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Joshua Mellin
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Nov 20, 2014
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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...
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Joshua Mellin
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Oct 9, 2010
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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...
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