Mavis Staples

Born: Jul 10, 1939 in Chicago, IL
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Genre: Gospel
Styles: Contemporary Gospel, Soul, Urban, Country-Soul
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
Have A Little Faith
Released: 2004
Label: Alligator Records
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If ever there were a time for Mavis Staples to return to recording, 2004 is it. Her tenure with her family's group the Staple Singers led by her late father Pops offered a steadying, positive presence ...Read full review
Spirituals
Released: 1996
Label: Verve Records
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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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