

An edition of I'll take you there (2014)
Mavis Staples, the Staple Singers, and the march up freedom's highway
By Greg Kot
Publish Date
2014
Publisher
Scribner
Language
eng
Pages
314
Description:
Recounts the life and achievements of Mavis Staples of the Staple Singers, revealing how her family fused diverse musical genres to transcend racism and oppression through song, and discussing her collaborations with fellow artists and her impact on civil rights culture.
subjects: Staple Singers, Gospel musicians, Biography, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Composers & Musicians, MUSIC / Genres & Styles / Chamber, MUSIC / General, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY, Composers & Musicians, MUSIC, Genres & Styles, Chamber, General, Musicians, biography, Musicians, united states, Rhythm and blues musicians
People: Mavis Staples
Places: United States