The Blessing of Mavis Staples
The Blessing of Mavis Staples
4/14/08
Mavis Staples serves as a beacon of light in the sinister music business. Her golden voice appears on records and songs by STAX, The Staple Singers, Bob Dylan, Curtis Mayfield, Ray Charles, The Band, George Jones, Ann Peebles, Los Lobos and Dr. John as well as her own inimitable albums.
An article published today on Mavis proves worth a look...
Also, two other Mavis-related bits within the week.
James Calemine
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Comments
michaelbuffalo says...
Amen to that. When I met Mavis 2 years ago at the Americana Conference, she was a sheer angel. And when she hit the stage to perform a version of "Will The Circle Be Unbroken." solo with Will Kimbrough on guitar,it was better than church. I have heard both Delaney and Bonnie Bramlett sing her praises as one of their favorites and I myself have been in love with her sweet spirit since I was in grade school. listening to "I'll Take You There" on the AM radio.