Biography
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.
Acted in 13
2010s
- 2014
Station to Station
Movie
- 2011
Rejoice and Shout
Movie
2000s
- 2003
1990s
- 1994
Prince: The Sacrifice Of Victor
Movie
- 1992
Prince: The Ryde Dyvine
Movie
- 1990
Graffiti Bridge
Melody Cool
1980s
- 1985
Motown Returns to the Apollo
Movie
- 1984
1970s
- 1974
- 1970
The Psychiatrist: God Bless the Children
The Staple Singers
Sound 1
1970s
- 1975
Let's Do It Again
Theme Song Performance
Appearances25
2020s
- 2022
Women Who Rock
Self · 2 episodes
- 2021
- 2020
Holy Calamavote – A Special Performance by Run The Jewels
Self
Let's Go Crazy: The Grammy Salute to Prince
Self
2010s
- 2019
Gorillaz: Reject False Icons
Self
- 2018
Dolly & Friends: The Making of a Soundtrack
Self
- 2016
The Life & Songs of Emmylou Harris
Self
The Musical Mojo of Dr. John: Celebrating Mac & His Music
Self
- 2015
- 2014
- 2010
2000s
- 2007
Soul Divas
Self
- 2005
No Direction Home: Bob Dylan
Self
Soul Deep: The Story of Black Popular Music
Self · 6 episodes
Blues Divas
Self
- 2004
Lightning in a Bottle
Self
1990s
- 1995
Remembering Chicago Again
Self
- 1994
The Soul of Stax
Self
- 1993
1970s
- 1978
- 1972
No release date
Life Is a Carnival: A Musical Celebration of Robbie Robertson
Self