Mavis Staples
Legendary Singer Mavis Staples Takes Home 2016 Grammy Award for Best American Roots Performance!
Mavis Staples shares Justin Vernon and M. Ward-penned track “Dedicated” - Consequence of Sound
Mavis Staples has been a soul and gospel music legend for more than 50 years. Her work fronting the legendary Staples Singers defined the sound of politically-committed soul and influenced generations of musicians. As a solo artist in her own right she has helped to define much of what is righteous and soulful in American music.
With Livin’ On A High Note, Mavis Staples has delivered the most joyful and uplifting record of her career. 12 original songs written exclusively for Mavis by some of the finest songwriters of our time including M. Ward, Ben Harper, Valerie June, Neko Case, tune-yards, Nick Cave, John Baptiste, Justin Vernon (Bon Iver), Aloe Blacc, and more.
At age 76, Mavis Staples shows no signs of slowing down and 2016 is slated to be one of her best years yet.
On 2/29, HBO will debut Mavis! – the first feature length documentary on the gospel/soul music legend and civil rights icon. Watch the trailer here!
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert performance and sit down on 2/22!
NPR “Heavy Rotation” feature for the single “High Note” (via Rita Houston-WFUV)!
Performing at Coachella and Bonnaroo!
Track-listing: Song (Writer)
Take Us Back (Benjamin Booker)
Love And Trust (Ben Harper)
If It’s A Light (The Head & The Heart)
Action (Tune-Yards)
High Note (Valerie June)
Don’t Cry (M Ward)
Tomorrow (Aloe Blacc/John Batiste)
Dedicated (Justin Vernon/M Ward)
History Now (Neko Case)
One Love (Son Little)
Jesus Lay Down Beside Me (Nick Cave)
MLK Song (M Ward/ Martin Luther King)
RIYL: The Staple Singers, Sharon Jones, Bettye LaVette, Solomon Burke
TRY: #5, 8, 1, 4
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mavis_Staples
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