Mavis Staples is the kind of once-in-a-generation artist whose impact on music and culture would be difficult to overstate. She’s a Blues and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, a GRAMMY award winner, a chart-topping soul/gospel/R&B pioneer, and a Kennedy Center honoree. A powerful vocalist known for her rich, husky voice that conveys both resilience and tenderness, Staples is also a committed civil rights activist. You will be moved by her rich voice that commands attention with every note.