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Mavis Staples

Born: 1939-07-10

From: Chicago, Illinois, USA

About: 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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Rejoice and Shout
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The Soul of Stax
Self
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Soul Divas
Self
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The Klansman
The Staple Singers
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The Psychiatrist: God Bless the Children
The Staple Singers
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Mavis Staples & Nick Lowe - AVO Sessions 2012
Voice
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Mavis!
Self
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No Direction Home: Bob Dylan
Self
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Lightning in a Bottle
Self
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Dolly & Friends: The Making of a Soundtrack
Self
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Remembering Chicago Again
Self
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Blues Divas
Self
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The Last Waltz
Self
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Prince: The Sacrifice Of Victor
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Prince: The Ryde Dyvine
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The Life & Songs of Emmylou Harris
Self
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The Musical Mojo of Dr. John: Celebrating Mac & His Music
Self
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Alannah Myles: Live at the Diamond Club Toronto
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Let's Go Crazy: The Grammy Salute to Prince
Self
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Holy Calamavote – A Special Performance by Run The Jewels
Self
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Graffiti Bridge
Melody Cool
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Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)
Self
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Gorillaz: Reject False Icons
Self
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Life Is a Carnival: A Musical Celebration of Robbie Robertson
Self
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Gorillaz: House of Kong
Self (archive footage)
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