Mavis Staples

This Weekend's Kindiefest Plus Conversations With Curtis Stigers and Trans-Siberian Orchestra's Paul O'Neill

Mike Ragogna | Posted 04.25.2012

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Family music has changed much in recent years, with groups representing every possible musical genre (folk, rock, bluegrass, jazz, Latin, Americana, hip-hop, etc) only under the sub-genre of Kindie Rock.

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Mavis Staples Headlining Chicago Blues Fest

AP | Posted 04.01.2012

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CHICAGO — Chicago music legend Mavis Staples will headline the Chicago Blues Fest this summer. The Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and S...

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Mavis Staples: 'We're Not All the Way Where Dr. King Wanted to Take Us'

Spinner | Posted 03.14.2012

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On the eve of her tour, launching Jan. 15 with a Martin Luther King, Jr. tribute concert, Staples spoke to Spinner about her pivotal role in the Civil...

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An Intimate Moment With Wilco, Mavis Staples And Nick Lowe

The Huffington Post | Lucas Kavner | Posted 01.06.2012

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There's something chill-inducing about watching great performers rehearse. One of the best performance videos of last year for our money was Beyonce's...

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VH1 Adds More 'Divas' To Forthcoming Event

Posted 02.07.2012

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Today it was announced that Anita Baker, Mavis Staples, Wanda Jackson and Ledisi will join the list of performers scheduled to hit the stage at this y...

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WATCH: Arcade Fire Frontman Makes Surprise Appearance With Blues Legend

Robin Wilkey | Posted 10.15.2011

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Outside Landers got a special treat on Sunday afternoon when Arcade Fire frontman Win Butler joined blues legend Mavis Staples onstage for a surprise ...

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Scars On 45's New Video and Download, Plus Chatting with Vanessa Carlton, Dan Bern and David Bromberg

Mike Ragogna | Posted 09.25.2011

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Here's the latest video by the Chop Shop Records' act Scars On 45, the title track to their Give Me Something EP.

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Dog Ears Music: March 32nd Playlist

Phil Ramone and Danielle Evin | Posted 06.01.2011

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In this week's post, we listen to tracks by Ennio Morricone Cass McCombs, The Black Keys, Etta James, Smart Brothers With Baby Neal, and The Anthony Anderson Project.

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Mavis Staples Seeks First Grammy For 'You Are Not Alone'

AP | CARYN ROUSSEAU | Posted 05.25.2011

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CHICAGO — Mavis Staples still thinks about the advice that her father, the legendary Pop Staples, gave her about awards shows when she was young...

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Music: Mavis Staples Shines, Fitz & Tantrums Party

Michael Giltz | Posted 05.25.2011

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Two soul-inflected concerts this week to catch you up on. MAVIS STAPLES *** out of **** Bell House in Brooklyn Mavis Staples has been testifying to ...

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10 Best Chicago Albums Of 2010 (And The Comeback Of The Year)

The Huffington Post | Pete Zimmerman | Posted 05.25.2011

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As 2010 draws to a close, we asked some of Chicago's experts in food, style and music to share their favorite places, people and things of 2010. Monda...

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Dog Ears Music: 'Tis The Season Playlist

Phil Ramone and Danielle Evin | Posted 05.25.2011

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It's not just the thought that counts; it's the overview of how each year we repeat the journey home. And on the return -- our jeans a little tighter, the déjà vu unpleasantries of travel; all a mere blip, as in the end we still do anything to come home to our loved ones.

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Top 21 Albums & Tracks of 2010 -- What Are Yours?

David Wild | Posted 05.25.2011

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Here are my top 21 fave raves of 2010. In no particular order.

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Best Albums Of 2010. NO Really!

Sal Nunziato | Posted 05.25.2011

Throughout the year I've posted daily doses of music commentary and record reviews over at Burning Wood. I try to be honest and shoot from the hip. So...

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PLAY > SKIP: New Music for Sept. 14

Shawn Amos | Posted 05.25.2011

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This week, Brandon Flowers runs from the Killers, Robert Plant steps into the swamp, Linkin Park channels Chuck D, Weezer goes indie, and Mavis Staples sits in the pew next to Jeff Tweedy.

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WATCH: Mavis Staples And Jeff Tweedy Cover CCR

Posted 05.25.2011

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Rhythm and blues legend Mavis Staples and Wilco rocker Jeff Tweedy may not have followed the same path musically, but the Chicagoans have come togethe...

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PHOTOS: Lady Gaga, The Strokes ROCK Day 1 Of Lollapalooza

Posted 05.25.2011

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Day one of Lollapalooza is over--but it sure packed a punch. Massive crowds and a great lineup left fans giddy, sweaty and ready for more. Tomorrow ...

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HuffPost Chicago's Lollapalooza Picks For Friday: The Ettes, Lady Gaga, More

Posted 05.25.2011

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Whenever Chicago has a big festival, every media outlet in the city is pretty much obligated to put together some sort of guide to it. So, there ends ...

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Mavis Staples and Jeff Tweedy:
You Are Not Alone

Danny Miller | Posted 05.25.2011

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Of all my brother-in-law Jeff Tweedy's projects, what could possibly be more exciting than his collaboration with gospel legend Mavis Staples? He produced her new album and sings on several tracks.

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Mavis Staples: Still Dedicated To Social Justice & Freedom

Sal Nunziato | Posted 05.25.2011

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Mavis Staples is an emotional powerhouse, and her songs and stories continue to inspire.

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