Mavis Staples
American singer · United States · On the map · Musicians · Born 1939 · age 87
Mavis Staples is an American rhythm and blues and gospel singer and civil rights activist. She rose to fame as a member of her family's band the Staple Singers, of which she is the last surviving member. During her time in the group, she recorded the hit singles "I'll Take You There" and "Let's Do It Again".
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In 1969, Staples released her self-titled debut solo album.
