Mavis Staples
Mavis Staples
Mavis Staplesis 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...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionSoul Singer
Date of Birth10 July 1939
CityChicago, IL
CountryUnited States of America
amazing life musical walks
It's been an amazing life. It's really just been the most magical thing for me - and I have these musical friends from all walks of life.
among hear
If you don't get out among the people, how are you going to know what they need to hear about?
cappella embarrass front singing teacher
My high-school a cappella teacher would embarrass me in front of the choir. 'Mavis, you're in the basement. Mavis, you're singing with the boys.' I said, 'Mr. Finch, my voice isn't soprano. I can't sing up there with the girls.' So I just got out of the choir.
bring coming dressing gospel lift motivate truth
When I come out of my dressing room, I go to my heart and say a little prayer and go out on stage. There I am, coming to lift you up and to motivate you. I want to bring joy. It's gospel, and gospel is the truth. It's what I do. I'm going to bring you the truth and lift up your spirit.
dropped sang
I sang with my father for over 50 years, and now all of a sudden he's gone, and I just dropped out.
cd love might
I don't know which way I'm going. My next CD might be country, might be Dylan, might be Mick Jagger. I don't know. I love a challenge.
hands want hearing
I won't wear rings and jewelry on the stage because I don't want you looking at my hands. I want you hearing what I'm saying.