Mavis Staples at Prospect Park

Mavis Staples, one of the greatest American gospel singers tours in support of her new album, “You Are Not Alone”, produced by Jeff Tweedy of Wilco. Chesnutts music blends elements of rock, funk, soul, hip hop, and blues.

Mavis Staples began her career with her family group in 1950. Initially singing locally at churches and appearing on a weekly radio show, the Staples scored a hit in 1956 with “Uncloudy Day” for the Vee-Jay label. When Mavis graduated from what is now Paul Robeson High School in 1957, The Staple Singers took their music on the road. Led by family patriarch Roebuck “Pops” Staples on guitar and including the voices of Mavis and her siblings Cleotha, Yvonne, and Purvis, the Staples were called “God’s Greatest Hitmakers.”

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