Mavis Staples archive
Listen World Cafe Looks Back: Blues And Gospel WXPN
February 20, 2012 – Hear archival conversations with Buddy Guy, R.L. Burnside, Mavis Staples and Koko Taylor. WXPN
Listen Mavis Staples On Mountain Stage
January 2, 2012 – Hear the soul-gospel legend perform at the Celtic Connections Festival in Scotland.
Listen Newport Folk 2011: Mavis Staples, Live In Concert
August 1, 2011 – Hear the singer and civil-rights icon in a concert from the Newport Folk Festival.
Listen Mavis Staples On World Cafe WXPN
December 13, 2010 – The legendary soul and gospel singer is one of the most prominent vocalists in contemporary music. WXPN
Watch 50 Favorites: S-W
December 1, 2010 – The list of our 50 favorite albums of the year includes Sufjan Stevens and more artists from S to Z.
Listen Mavis Staples: Her Father's Daughter
September 23, 2010 – Encouraged by her sister, the legend returns to recording, releasing You Are Not Alone last week.
Listen Mavis Staples: A Look Back In Regret
September 22, 2010 – "Losing You" is a prime example of the power Mavis Staples still holds in her vocal cords.
Read First Listen: Mavis Staples, 'You Are Not Alone'
September 5, 2010 – Jeff Tweedy's production lets Staples' voice stand at the center of the soul legend's new album.
Watch Mavis Staples: Tiny Desk Concert
August 9, 2010 – The soul icon performs songs from her latest album, You Are Not Alone, at the NPR Music offices.
Listen Mavis Staples: Newport Folk Festival 2009 FolkAlley
August 1, 2009 – The lifelong activist and singer brought some serious soul to the Folk Festival at Newport. FolkAlley
Listen Newport Folk Festival Preview
July 30, 2009 – Festival producer Jay Sweet talks about what's in store for this year's 50th-anniversary event.
Listen Mavis Staples: Singing Hope WXPN
January 19, 2009 – The legendary gospel singer gives a stripped-down and powerful performance from WXPN. WXPN
Read The Best CDs of 2007, from WFUV WFUV
December 5, 2007 – Here's a look at 10 CDs from the past year that are virtually guaranteed to impress your friends. WFUV
Listen Songs You Shouldn't Miss but Probably Have
November 20, 2007 – Esquire music critic Andy Langer picks eight tracks that have been criminally underplayed.
Listen Mavis Staples CD Celebrates Civil Rights
May 18, 2007 – Mavis Staples records music of the Civil Rights movement on her CD, We'll Never Turn Back.