She is still around. When my generation goes a rich culture of rock and blues and gospel will have passed with us. Mavis Staple has covered all the bases.
Happy Birthday Mavis You have made the world a richer place the Ol'Buzzard
CBC radio Q had a great feature interview with Mavis Staples about 3 weeks ago -- here's a link (and there's a further link in it to listen to the interview):
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amazing...just amazing
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ReplyDeleteThank you for the great memories. She *is* amazing!
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I remember when she sang at the Whitehouse for President Obama. She was awesome.
ReplyDeleteCBC radio Q had a great feature interview with Mavis Staples about 3 weeks ago -- here's a link (and there's a further link in it to listen to the interview):
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I love her. Hard Times just makes me weep.
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