‘Sad And Beautiful World,’ the latest solo album from national treasure and multigenerational talent, Mavis Staples, is out today. On her new record featuring the Grammy-nominated singles “Beautiful Strangers" and “Godspeed,” Mavis stands side by side with us in the face of dangers she knows all too well, at a time when more and more people have reason to wonder who and what could be lost. Thank you to producer Brad Cook. Thank you to songwriters Tom Waits, KEVIN MORBY, Mark Linkous, Hozier & Al

Honoring blues singer, songwriter, and civil rights activist Mavis Staples during African American Music Appreciation Month. Mavis started out as a member of her family band, The Staple Singers. Her artistry ranges from rhythm and blues to gospel. Much like Aretha, she was close with the King family, as well as used her music as a voice during the Civil Rights movement performing at rallies and protests. | Aretha Franklin

"I never sang for a Grammy, for money, for fame. That's my whole purpose for singing: for people, for the fans." - Mavis Staples Happy Birthday to the wonderful Mavis Staples We're big fans. "The Weight" featuring The Staple Singers from #THELASTWALTZ | THE BAND

Happy Birthday Mavis Staples (born July 10, 1939) She 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. Staples was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1999 and the Blues Hall of Fame in 2017. #mavisstaples #thestaplesingers #gospelmusic #soulmusic #dimestoreradio | Dime Store Radio