Acting
Mavis Staples
Born 1939-07-10 · Chicago, Illinois, USA
Mavis Staples is an American rhythm and blues and gospel singer, actress, and civil rights activist. She has recorded and performed with her family's band The Staple Singers and also as a solo artist, and had noted collaborations with Prince. Staples was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1999 and the Blues Hall of Fame in 2017.
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Viewing momentSummer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)
Viewing momentThe Last Waltz
Viewing momentNo Direction Home: Bob Dylan
Viewing momentLet's Do It Again
Viewing momentGorillaz | Reject False Icons
Viewing momentGraffiti Bridge
Viewing momentLet's Go Crazy: The Grammy Salute to Prince
Viewing momentThe Klansman
Viewing momentLightning in a Bottle
Viewing momentThe Life & Songs of Emmylou Harris
Viewing momentMavis!
Viewing momentWomen Who Rock
Viewing momentDolly & Friends: The Making of a Soundtrack
Viewing momentThe Musical Mojo of Dr. John: Celebrating Mac & His Music
Viewing momentPrince: The Sacrifice Of Victor
Viewing momentBlues Divas
Viewing momentSoul Deep: The Story of Black Popular Music
Viewing momentRejoice and Shout
Viewing momentHoly Calamavote – A Special Performance by Run The Jewels
Viewing momentPrince: The Ryde Dyvine
