Mavis Staples
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.
Known For
Rejoice and Shout
Self
The Soul of Stax
Self
Soul Divas
The Staple Singers
The Psychiatrist: God Bless the Children
The Staple Singers
The Klansman
Voice
Mavis Staples & Nick Lowe - AVO Sessions 2012
Self
Mavis!
Self
No Direction Home: Bob Dylan
Self
Lightning in a Bottle
Self
Dolly & Friends: The Making of a Soundtrack
Self
Remembering Chicago Again
Self
Blues Divas
Self
The Last Waltz
Prince: The Sacrifice Of Victor
Prince: The Ryde Dyvine
Self
The Life & Songs of Emmylou Harris
Self
The Musical Mojo of Dr. John: Celebrating Mac & His Music
Alannah Myles: Live at the Diamond Club Toronto
Self
Let's Go Crazy: The Grammy Salute to Prince
Self
Holy Calamavote – A Special Performance by Run The Jewels
Melody Cool
Graffiti Bridge
Self - Singer (archive footage) (voice)
Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)
Self
Gorillaz: Reject False Icons
Self
Life Is a Carnival: A Musical Celebration of Robbie Robertson
Self (archive footage)
Gorillaz: House of Kong
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
25
Gender
Female
Birthday
1939-07-10
Place of Birth
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Also Known As
The Staple Singers