Mavis Staples
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Mavis Staples
Mavis Staples artist page: interviews, features and/or performances archived at NPR Music
Concerts
January 2, 2012 Hear the soul-gospel legend perform at the Celtic Connections Festival in Scotland.
August 1, 2011 Hear the singer and civil-rights icon in a concert from the Newport Folk Festival.
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August 1, 2009 The lifelong activist and singer brought some serious soul to the Folk Festival at Newport.
July 30, 2009 Festival producer Jay Sweet talks about what's in store for this year's 50th-anniversary event.
Studio Sessions
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February 20, 2012 Hear archival conversations with Buddy Guy, R.L. Burnside, Mavis Staples and Koko Taylor.
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December 13, 2010 The legendary soul and gospel singer is one of the most prominent vocalists in contemporary music.
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January 19, 2009 The legendary gospel singer gives a stripped-down and powerful performance from WXPN.
Interviews & Profiles
September 23, 2010 Encouraged by her sister, the legend returns to recording, releasing You Are Not Alone last week.
Discover Songs
September 22, 2010 "Losing You" is a prime example of the power Mavis Staples still holds in her vocal cords.
September 5, 2010 Jeff Tweedy's production lets Staples' voice stand at the center of the soul legend's new album.
July 30, 2009 Festival producer Jay Sweet talks about what's in store for this year's 50th-anniversary event.
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December 5, 2007 Here's a look at 10 CDs from the past year that are virtually guaranteed to impress your friends.
November 20, 2007 Esquire music critic Andy Langer picks eight tracks that have been criminally underplayed.
March 22, 2007 Bob Boilen speaks with reviewers Robert Christgau, Will Hermes and Meredith Ochs about the new C...
July 20, 2004 Gottschalk by pianist Frank French; New music from guitar wonder Leo Kottke; Norwegian duo Kings...
Reviews
September 22, 2010 "Losing You" is a prime example of the power Mavis Staples still holds in her vocal cords.
November 20, 2007 Esquire music critic Andy Langer picks eight tracks that have been criminally underplayed.
More Stories
May 18, 2007 Mavis Staples records music of the Civil Rights movement on her CD, We'll Never Turn Back.
June 16, 2013 Produced by Wilco's Jeff Tweedy, Staples' new album radiates reverence while summoning a slow burn.
December 1, 2010 The list of our 50 favorite albums of the year includes Sufjan Stevens and more artists from S to Z.
August 9, 2010 The soul icon performs songs from her latest album, You Are Not Alone, at the NPR Music offices.
