Mavis Staples CD Celebrates Civil Rights
May 18th, 2007 · The Staples Singers used to perform at Civil Rights rallies, but never recorded those songs. Mavis Staples has finally put much of that music on her new album, "We'll Never Turn Back."
May 18th, 2007 · The Staples Singers used to perform at Civil Rights rallies, but never recorded those songs. Mavis Staples has finally put much of that music on her new album, "We'll Never Turn Back."
Jan 17th, 2005 · Singer Mavis Staples is best known for her part in The Staple Singers. The group will be awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2005 Grammy Awards. We rebroadcast an interview with Staples from June 2, 1989.
Sep 27th, 2004 · Gospel-soul icon Mavis Staples talks with NPR's Tavis Smiley about her new CD, Have A Little Faith, and life as a solo artist
Aug 16th, 2004 · Legendary gospel singer Mavis Staples has a new CD of inspirational songs, including a tribute to the victims of the September 11 tragedy. NPR's Michele Norris speaks to Staples.