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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Mavis Staples - Dedicated (Co-written by Justin Vernon)

Sounds like: KING, Moses Sumney

Tags: female vocalist, R&B, soul

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?

Sounds like: Wilco, Arcade Fire, Grace Potter

Tags: female vocalist, R&B, soul

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 - I Belong To The Band

Sounds like: The Staple Singers, Bettye Lavette, Patty Griffin

Tags: indie rock, folk-rock, Bonnaroo

By Joshua Mellin on Jun 9, 2011

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Mavis Staples - You Are Not Alone

Sounds like: The Staple Singers, Bettye Lavette, Patty Griffin

Tags: female vocalist, soul, blues

By Lauren Sloss on Dec 22, 2010

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Mavis Staples - Song For Everyone

Sounds like: Wilco, Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, Bettye LaVette

Tags: R&B, soul, blues rock

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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