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Candi Staton Stops At Nothing To Create

February 7, 2019 • The veteran soul singer released her 30th studio album, Unstoppable, last year. Staton talks about the inspiration behind her new music, her battle with cancer and her message to women everywhere.

Candi Staton Stops At Nothing To Create

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Candi Staton On World Cafe

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October 19, 2018 • The gospel and soul star has earned the title of her latest album, Unstoppable, many times over.

Candi Staton On World Cafe

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Candi Staton's 'Unstoppable' Talks The Real Talk

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Candi Staton's 'Unstoppable' Talks The Real Talk

August 16, 2018 • The Southern soul survivor has made an album about strength: a holistic shot in the arm to help you find the fortitude to fight.

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Candi Staton On Mountain Stage

September 24, 2014 • The soul singer returns to her Alabama roots on her latest album, Life Happens.

Candi Staton On Mountain Stage

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Candi Staton: This Album Is 'An Anthology Of My Life'

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Candi Staton: This Album Is 'An Anthology Of My Life'

May 12, 2014 • Staton has been a child gospel singer, a '70s Southern soul hit-maker and then a disco queen. She's just released her 27th album, Life Happens.

Candi Staton: This Album Is 'An Anthology Of My Life'

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World Cafe

Candi Staton: Songs from a Soul Survivor

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May 25, 2006 • Candi Staton is a soul music veteran with a stirring voice that can convey the weight of anguish and the joy of rapture. Her new album, His Hands, mixes R&B and country standards, several self-penned songs, and an unlikely collaboration with Will Oldham.

Candi Staton: Songs from a Soul Survivor

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The Trials and Triumphs of Candi Staton

May 8, 2006 • Ed Gordon talks with gospel and soul singer Candi Staton about her music career, and overcoming alcohol and domestic abuse. She has a new album, His Hands.

The Trials and Triumphs of Candi Staton

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