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| Biography: Born in 1940 in Chicago, most of Mavis Staples' career has been as lead singer for the Staple Singers. She first recorded solo for Stax subsidiary Volt in 1969. Subsequent efforts included a Curtis Mayfield-produced soundtrack on Curtom, a disappointing nod to disco for Warner in 1979, a misguided stab ...Read full biography |
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Released: 2004 Label: Alligator Records Critics' Rating:  Released: 1996 Label: Verve Records Critics' Rating:  The music of Mahalia Jackson is celebrated on this Mavis Staples solo gospel outing, which features a guest appearance from Lucky Peterson. ~ Jason Ankeny, All Music Guide ...Read full review
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