In Martin Scorsese’s The Last Waltz, the classic 1978 concert movie documenting what was supposed to be the Band’s final concert, Mavis Staples and her old group the Staples Singers backed the ...

Mavis Staples continues to inspire with her music and legacy. The legendary singer is back on the road, celebrating her 86th birthday.

The 85-year-old Staples – the sole survivor and linchpin of the legendary Staple Singers gospel group – has collaborated with ...

An 85th birthday party concert for Mavis Staples included Hozier, Chris Stapleton, Black Pumas, Bonnie Raitt, Jackson Browne, ... “I recorded it with my band,” he said, ...

Bonnie Raitt and Mavis Staples perform onstage during the Mavis Staples’ 85th: All-Star Birthday Celebration at YouTube Theater on April 18, 2024 in Inglewood, California.

Mavis Staples has been a gospel singer longer than Elizabeth II has worn the crown. During concerts, sometimes, she might take a seat and rest while someone in her band bangs out a solo for a ...

Hozier covered The Band's song 'The Weight' with Mavis Staples, Joan Baez and more at the Newport Folk Festival last week. Watch footage.

Mavis Staples, the voice of gospel, soul and folk anthems, has a return engagement June 29 at the Brevard Music Center.

It wouldn't be a Newport Folk Festival without Mavis Staples leading an ensemble sing-along of "The Weight." Staples was not on the bill at this year's festival, so the crowd roared even louder ...

Mavis Staples, B.B. King Centennial tribute are among 2025 Chicago Blues Festival highlights Concerts and other programming will be at the Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park, the Ramova Theatre ...

If we had the ability to assess who is the most beloved figure in music — not in overall numbers, but sheer adoration, per capita and per peer — it likely wouldn’t be Taylor or Beyoncé but ...