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Mavis Staples

Mavis Staples

Born on July 10th, 1939

Chicago, Illinois, USA

Biography

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.

Filmography

Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)

2021

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Holy Calamavote – A Special Performance by Run The Jewels

2020

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Let's Go Crazy: The Grammy Salute to Prince

2020

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Gorillaz: Reject False Icons

2019

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Dolly & Friends: The Making of a Soundtrack

2018

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The Life & Songs of Emmylou Harris

2016

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The Musical Mojo of Dr. John: Celebrating Mac & His Music

2016

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Mavis!

2015

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Mavis Staples & Nick Lowe - AVO Sessions 2012

2012

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Rejoice and Shout

2011

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Soul Divas

2007

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No Direction Home: Bob Dylan

2005

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Blues Divas

2005

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Lightning in a Bottle

2004

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Remembering Chicago Again

1995

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Prince: The Sacrifice Of Victor

1994

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The Soul of Stax

1994

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Prince: The Ryde Dyvine

1992

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Graffiti Bridge

1990

Melody Cool

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Alannah Myles: Live at the Diamond Club Toronto

1989

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The Last Waltz

1978

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The Klansman

1974

The Staple Singers

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The Psychiatrist: God Bless the Children

1970

The Staple Singers

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