Mavis Staples
Also Known As: The Staple Singers
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.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Birthday: July 10, 1939
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Gender: Female
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Rejoice and Shout
Overview: REJOICE AND SHOUT traces the evolution of Gospel through its many musical styles – spirituals and early hymns, four-part harmony-based quartets, the integration of blues and swing into Gospel, the emergence of Soul, and the blending of Rap and Hip Hop elements. Gospel music also walked in step with the story of African-American culture – from slavery, hardscrabble rural existence and plantation work, the exodus to major cities, the Depression, World War II, to the civil rights movement and empowerment. REJOICE AND SHOUT connects the history of African-American culture with Gospel as it first impacted popular culture at large – and continues to do so. Years in the making, REJOICE AND SHOUT captures so much of what is special about this music and African-American Christianity – the sermonizing, the heartfelt testimonials, getting “slain in the spirit,” the hard hollerin’, and of course the inspiring music. Dare yourself not to be moved.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-06-03
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The Soul of Stax
Overview: "Philip Priestley's acclaimed film charts the history of Stax Records, the influential soul and blues record company founded in the 1960s by Jim Stewart and Estelle Axton. Featuring music by an impressive roster of stars, including Otis Redding, Isaac Hayes and Carla Thomas, The Soul of Stax chronicles the performers' rise through the industry and popular culture, the role played by many of them in the Civil Rights movement, and the label's eventual decline." - bfi.org.uk
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-01-01
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Soul Divas
Overview: Three generations of powerful soul divas come together in this glittering collection of blistering live performances and classic videos. From Mavis Staples to Beyoncé ... from Mary Wells to Lauryn Hill ... the proud heart of female soul has never been more exciting.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-12-15
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The Klansman
Overview: A small southern town has just been rocked by a tragedy: a young white woman has been raped by a black man. When young black man Garth witnesses the Ku Klux Klan's violent retaliation against his innocent friend, Garth declares a one-man war on the Klan and hunts them down one-by-one.
Genres: Crime Drama Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1974-10-25
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The Psychiatrist: God Bless the Children
Overview: A hip psychiatrist teams up with an ex-addict to combat drug addiction in a small town in this pilot for "The Psychiatrist."
Genres: Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1970-12-14
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Mavis Staples & Nick Lowe - AVO Sessions 2012
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Genres: Music
Original Language: it
Release Date: 2012-10-19
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Mavis!
Overview: A look at the life and music of legendary singer and civil rights activist, Mavis Staples.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2015-03-15
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No Direction Home: Bob Dylan
Overview: A chronicle of Bob Dylan's strange evolution between 1961 and 1966 from folk singer to protest singer to "voice of a generation" to rock star.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-07-21
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Lightning in a Bottle
Overview: On February 7th, 2003, renowned artists across multiple music genres and generations commandeered the stage at New York City's Radio City Music Hall to pay tribute to their common heritage and passion - the blues. Shared with thousands of fans in attendance, legendary performers from roots, rock, jazz and rap joined forces for a once-in-a-lifetime "Salute To The Blues" benefit concert whose proceeds went to musical education.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-02-12
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Dolly & Friends: The Making of a Soundtrack
Overview: Behind-the-scenes music documentary starring Dolly Parton in the recording studio with famed producer Linda Perry for an exclusive look inside the making of Dumplin’.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2018-11-29
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Remembering Chicago Again
Overview: Memories and home movies of numerous Chicagoans bring the 1940s and '50s alive, from early Chicago television to the patriotic spirit of the war years when everyone pulled together.
Genres: Documentary TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-11-26
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Blues Divas
Overview: A documentary featuring live performance footage and interviews with eight contemporary female blues' artists including Mavis Staples, Denise LaSalle, Irma Thomas, Odetta, Deborah Coleman, Bettye LaVette, Ann Peebles and Renee Austin.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-01-22
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The Last Waltz
Overview: Martin Scorsese's documentary intertwines footage from "The Band's" incredible farewell tour with probing backstage interviews and featured performances by Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Van Morrison, and other rock legends.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1978-05-01
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Prince: The Sacrifice Of Victor
Overview: Available for The 1st Time! Exclusive footage taken from one of Prince and the N.P.G.'s infamous aftershow parties! Act II Aftershow - Bagley's Warehouse, London : 8th September 1993 (am)
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-09-08
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Prince: The Ryde Dyvine
Overview: An ABC TV Special that aired on December 19th 1992
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-12-19
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The Life & Songs of Emmylou Harris
Overview: A once-in-a-lifetime concert celebrating 15 million record-selling 13 time Grammy Award-winning, three-time CMA Award recipient, and two-time Americana Awards winner, Emmylou Harris. Recorded at the famous DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C. January 10, 2015.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2016-11-11
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The Musical Mojo of Dr. John: Celebrating Mac & His Music
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Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2016-03-20
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Alannah Myles: Live at the Diamond Club Toronto
Overview: Alannah Myles concert at The Diamond Club, Toronto, ON, Canada on October 31, 1989
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-10-31
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Let's Go Crazy: The Grammy Salute to Prince
Overview: A lineup of artists -- including Beck, Common, Gary Clark Jr., Foo Fighters, H.E.R., Juanes, Alicia Keys, John Legend, Chris Martin, Mavis Staples, St. Vincent, Usher and more -- pay tribute to Prince's unprecedented influence on music.
Genres: Music History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-04-21
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Holy Calamavote – A Special Performance by Run The Jewels
Overview: Celebrate your right to vote with Run The Jewels' first performance of RTJ4.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-10-17
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Graffiti Bridge
Overview: It's got that Purple Rain feeling through and though. And it's got The Kid, too! For the first time since Purple Rain, Prince is back as The Kid. And where he goes , there's music! With Thieves in the Temple, New Power Generation, Elephants and Flowers and more red-hot Prince tunes from the Platinum-selling Graffiti Bridge soundtrack. What time is it? Party time! Morris Day and the Time play Release It, Shake! and more. And you'll also see and hear George Clinton, Tevin Campbell, Robin Power, Mavis Staples and other hot performers, too. Graffiti Bridge is where the movie meets the music. Cross over on it now.
Genres: Drama Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-11-02
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Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)
Overview: During the same summer as Woodstock, over 300,000 people attended the Harlem Cultural Festival, celebrating African American music and culture, and promoting Black pride and unity. The footage from the festival sat in a basement, unseen for over 50 years, keeping this incredible event in America's history lost — until now.
Genres: Music Documentary History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2021-07-02
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Gorillaz: Reject False Icons
Overview: Focused on the life of the band and their collaborators over the 3 vital years in which they developed critically acclaimed albums, 'Humanz' and 'The Now Now', and undertook their most ambitious world tour to date.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-12-16
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Life Is a Carnival: A Musical Celebration of Robbie Robertson
Overview: Robbie Robertson. Life Is a Carnival: A Musical Celebration of Robbie Robertson will take place on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at the Kia Forum, in Los Angeles, CA, featuring once-in-a-lifetime performances with an incredible lineup of superstar artists, including Trey Anastasio, Ryan Bingham, Mike Campbell, Eric Church, Eric Clapton, Elvis Costello, Warren Haynes, Bruce Hornsby, Jim James, Jamey Johnson, Noah Kahan, Daniel Lanois, Taj Mahal, Van Morrison, Margo Price, Robert Randolph, Nathaniel Rateliff, Allison Russell, Mavis Staples, Benmont Tench, Don Was, Bobby Weir, and Lucinda Williams.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
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