Actor · Theme Song Performance
Born Jul 10, 1939 · Chicago, Illinois, USA
Active 1970–present · Awards: Kennedy Center Honors, "Spirit of Americana" Free Speech Award, "Spirit of Americana" Free Speech Award, Blues Music Award, Libera Award for Best Blues Record, Maple Blues Awards, Order of Lincoln
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…