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Mavis Staples

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American singer

United StatesMusiciansBorn 1939 · age 87
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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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2021Order of Lincoln
2020Libera Award for Best Blues Record
2019"Spirit of Americana" Free Speech Award
2016Kennedy Center Honors
2007"Spirit of Americana" Free Speech Award
Blues Music Award
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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". In 1969, Staples released her self-titled debut solo album.

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Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
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Born 1939 · age 87
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