Discover 8 timeless songs by The Staple Singers that showcase their blend of gospel, soul, and social commentary. From “I’ll ...

There are few voices in American music that carry the weight of history, faith, and resilience quite like Mavis Staples. Now 86, Staples is still moving forward with the same passion that has defined ...

Mavis Staples was singing, “Hallelujah!” over and over. Her lips began to quiver; tears rolled from her eyes. And as her band played “Far Celestial ...

If you judge people by the company that they keep, Mavis Staples must be one of the most noteworthy members of her generation. Just think about it, the 85-year-old Staples – the sole survivor ...

When Mavis Staples graduated from high school in 1957, the family group led by her father, Pops Staples, wasted no time in hitting the road to capitalise on a hit single. Known as 'God's Greatest ...

Legendary singer Mavis Staples decided to retire in 2023. Then she changed her mind. “She's driven to spread the message,” said music journalist and Staples biographer Greg Kot. “It's tough ...

Legendary gospel singer Mavis Staples is the subject of a new HBO documentary that is premiering in Chicago.

What Mavis Staples can teach us about resisting Trumpism Protecting democracy requires many soldiers in "the army of love” ...

Soul legend Mavis Staples played the opening free outdoor concert of the 45th Montreal International Jazz Festival June 26, 2025. EMily Butler Photography Montreal International Jazz Festival ...

Mavis Staples, Patti Smith, Jeff Tweedy of Wilco, Band of Horses, Lucinda Williams, Corinne Bailey Rae, Valerie June, Patterson Hood and more playing Spoleto.

Mavis Staples has shared a new cover of Frank Ocean’s “Godspeed.” The Chicago R&B and gospel singer’s version of the Blonde album cut was produced by Brad Cook and features spoken word ...