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Mavis Staples

Mavis Staples will doubtlessly go down in history as one of the greatest gospel singers of all time., the breathtaking voice powering one of America's great family bands, "The Staple Singers". From the traditional gospel music of the 1950's to the 1960's protest songs that underscored some of the decades most dramatic social changes, from the self-empowerment anthems of the 1970's t the soulful love tunes and mature Americana of more recent years, Staples and her family have consistently created some of the best and most inspirational music of the past half century.