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Mavis Staples
Born 1939-07-10Chicago, Illinois, USA
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.
Screen work
Movies & roles
Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)Self - Singer (archive footage) (voice)Holy Calamavote – A Special Performance by Run The JewelsSelfLet's Go Crazy: The Grammy Salute to PrinceSelfGorillaz: Reject False IconsSelfDolly & Friends: The Making of a SoundtrackSelfThe Life & Songs of Emmylou HarrisSelfThe Musical Mojo of Dr. John: Celebrating Mac & His MusicSelfMavis!SelfStation to StationRoleMavis Staples & Nick Lowe - AVO Sessions 2012VoiceRejoice and ShoutRoleSoul DivasSelfNo Direction Home: Bob DylanSelfBlues DivasSelfLightning in a BottleSelfRemembering Chicago AgainSelfPrince: The Sacrifice Of VictorRoleThe Soul of StaxSelfPrince: The Ryde DyvineRoleGraffiti BridgeMelody CoolAlannah Myles: Live at the Diamond Club TorontoRoleMotown Returns to the ApolloRoleThe Last WaltzSelfThe KlansmanThe Staple Singers