It's been an amazing life. It's really just been the most magical thing for me - and I have these musical friends from all walks of life. Mavis Staples amazefriendlife Change image and share on social
I feel so good singing songs that I sang with my father. Mavis Staples fatherfeelgood Change image and share on social
My high-school a cappella teacher would embarrass me in front of the choir. 'Mavis, you're in the basement. Mavis, you're singing with the boys.' I said, 'Mr. Finch, my voice isn't soprano. I can't sing up there with the girls.' So I just got out of the choir. Mavis Staples basementboycappella share on social
I get my voice from my mother's side of the family. My mother and my grandmother both had strong voices. Mavis Staples familygrandmothermother Change image and share on social
The kids today have these fresh faces. It's like they're on pins and needles, waiting to see what I'm going to do. They've never seen me. In the 1960s, those were hippies. They were wired up already. The kids today know me because I've worked with Jeff Tweedy and other young producers. Mavis Staples 1960sfacefresh share on social