Mavis Staples
Mavis Staples, an iconic figure in the music industry, is celebrated for her powerful voice and deep roots in gospel and soul music. At 85, she remains active in the music scene, showcasing her talent and influence through performances that resonate with both longtime fans and new generations.
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Mavis Staples sings about burning forests and dirty wars.
Recension: Mavis Staples – "Sad and beautiful world"
Sweden· 2025-11-07Mavis Staples reflects on her 75-year singing career and her influential role in the civil rights movement.
‘It’s dark in the US right now. But I turn on a light, you know?’: Mavis Staples on Prince, Martin Luther King and her 75-year singing career | Mavis Staples
United Kingdom· 2025-10-30
Mavis Staples is a gospel legend who opened for Billianne in Toronto’s Winter Garden Theatre.
Small-city singer-songwriter Billianne might just be Canada’s next pop star
Canada· 2025-08-01
PP Arnold admires Mavis Staples and hopes to collaborate with her.
PP Arnold on her star-studded life in music: ‘Peter Gabriel and I used to hang upside down in gravity boots’ | MusicUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-27
Mavis Staples pours her voice into the gospel-leaning break-up ballad that was a highlight of Frank Ocean’s 2016 Blonde album.
Listener’s Songs of the Week: New tracks by Mavis Staples, David Byrne and more
New Zealand· 2025-06-15
Tamsin Greig quotes Mavis Staples regarding self-acceptance.
Tamsin Greig: ‘What is the worst thing anyone’s said to me? “And for you, sir?” It happens a lot’ | Tamsin GreigUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-17
Mavis Staples is touring this year at the age of 85.
‘We joke about who’s getting their knees done’: the rock veterans still touring into their late 70s | MusicUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-08
