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 Prince. Staples was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1999 and the Blues Hall of Fame in 2017.
Known For
Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)
(2021)
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The Klansman
(1974)
The Staple Singers
The Last Waltz
(1978)
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Graffiti Bridge
(1990)
Melody Cool
No Direction Home: Bob Dylan
(2005)
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Full Filmography
Acting
The Psychiatrist: God Bless the Children
(1970)
The Staple Singers
The Klansman
(1974)
The Staple Singers
The Last Waltz
(1978)
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Alannah Myles: Live at the Diamond Club Toronto
(1989)
Graffiti Bridge
(1990)
Melody Cool
Prince: The Ryde Dyvine
(1992)
Prince: The Sacrifice Of Victor
(1994)
The Soul of Stax
(1994)
Lightning in a Bottle
(2004)
Self
No Direction Home: Bob Dylan
(2005)
Self
Blues Divas
(2005)
Self
Soul Divas
(2007)
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Rejoice and Shout
(2011)
Mavis Staples & Nick Lowe - AVO Sessions 2012
(2012)
Voice
Mavis!
(2015)
Self
The Life & Songs of Emmylou Harris
(2016)
Self
The Musical Mojo of Dr. John: Celebrating Mac & His Music
(2016)
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Dolly & Friends: The Making of a Soundtrack
(2018)
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Gorillaz: Reject False Icons
(2019)
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Let's Go Crazy: The Grammy Salute to Prince
(2020)
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Holy Calamavote – A Special Performance by Run The Jewels
(2020)
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Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)
(2021)
Self
Sound