Mavis Staples (born July 10, 1939) is an American rhythm and blues and gospel singer and civil rights activist. She rose to fame as a member of her family's band the Staple Singers, of which she is the …

Mavis Staples' Official Site. New Album 'Sad and Beautiful World’ Out Now On ANTI- Records.

Nov 9, 2025 · Mavis Staples, American gospel and soul singer who was an integral part of the Staple Singers as well as a successful solo artist. Her live performances were legendary, as captured in the …

Dec 17, 2025 · Despite a Sad And Beautiful World, Mavis Staples Still Transcends Such words as “legendary,” “transcendent,” and “magnificent,” while accurate, only skim the surface in describing …

Nov 7, 2025 · Mavis Staples, sole survivor of the Staple Singers, founded by Roebuck “Pops” Staples, a friend of Martin Luther King Jr who committed his family to the civil rights struggle and toured …

9 hours ago · If there’s a single album we should all be listening to right now, it’s Mavis Staples’ 'Sad and Beautiful World.' A singer who’s been always at the forefront in struggles to transform our world …

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Feb 13, 2024 · Born in Chicago, Staples is a soul, gospel and R&B legend who rose to fame as the lead singer of the Staples Singer in the 1960s. The group was honored with a Recording Academy Lifetime...

Dec 11, 2025 · Mavis Staples is currently touring across 1 country and has 10 upcoming concerts. Their next tour date is at Chicago Theatre in Chicago, after that they'll be at Cowan Center, University of …

For over 70 years, Mavis Staples has been hailed as one of the most gifted and distinguished singers of all time, stirring audiences with her powerfully illustrious voice and mastery of various genres.