0:49Mavis, Brittany and Angelique - Backstage on Easter Sunday 2015
Mavis Staples
Rare behind the scenes footage of Mavis Staples, curated from across the internet. Browse 1 clip below.
Behind-the-scenes footage shows musicians as people — travelling, preparing, arguing, laughing, and living the life that produces the music. These clips capture the reality of being a working musician: the van rides, the green rooms, the pre-show rituals, and the moments between the moments that fans never normally see.
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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