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After more than seven decades onstage, the gospel and soul great decided last year that it was time to retire. Then she realized she still had work to do.
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Happy birthday to Ms. Mavis Staples!
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When I first saw the title of Hozier’s new song, “Nina Cried Power,” I didn’t know — or really even wonder — who Nina could be. But once I heard those opening lyrics, oh, I knew. Nina Simone. Of…
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After more than six decades in the spotlight, Mavis Staples is still one of music's most soul-stirring voices. Photo by Chris Strong.
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By the time she was 13, Mavis Staples was practically a music biz veteran. She was already touring hard with her father, Roebuck (known as Pops), and siblings Cleotha, Pervis and Yvonne as the Stap…
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Since Mavis Staples has travelled deep into Texas hill country to perform at Willie Nelson’s ranch for his annual Luck Reunion festival, it seems only fair to warn her that the outlaw country singer is using the event to launch his latest venture: a cannabis-infused coffee blend. “Don’t let me drink
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Mavis Staples, 1970
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Mavis Staples can do what she wants. She wanted to sing and there's almost no one better. She's in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Staples has also been a Kennedy Center Honoree. She's still singing and writing music. Her newest album, If All I Was Was Black, was released last year. This year, she
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HEY OUTTOWNERS! ITS THAT TIME AGAIN!! TIME TO GET TOWNED!!! The Groundhog didn’t see his shadow (cuz it was sleeping) Wednesday, so we guess Spring is coming early. LOL Our Black History Month Spotlight this week is Grammy Award nominated Chicago native gospel/R&B singer Mavis Staples Mavis Staples began her career with her family group The Staples Singers in 1950. Initially singing locally at churches and appearing on a weekly radio show, the Staples scored a hit in 1956 with "Uncloudy Day"…
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Listen to "High Note," written by Valerie June
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We were part of the chosen few that got to cover the 2019 edition of the Pitchfork Music Festival, catching some great performances that […]
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Mavis Staples on Instagram: “Stayed an extra day in the wonderful city of NOLA to see my dear friend @msgladysknight 😘❤️👑”
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