Mavis Staples

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Mavis Staples

Communications

#3174

World Rank

#4489

Historical Rank

#1396

USA Rank

Linguistics

#1920

World Rank

#2424

Historical Rank

#516

USA Rank

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Why Is Mavis Staples Influential?

According to Wikipedia, Mavis Staples is an American rhythm and blues and gospel singer and civil rights activist. She rose to fame as a member of her family's band The Staple Singers, of which she is the last surviving member. During her time in the group, she recorded the hit singles "I'll Take You There" and "Let's Do It Again". In 1969, Staples released her self-titled debut solo album.

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