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I'm singing these songs to inspire you, to keep you going, to lift you up and give you a reason to get up in the morning.

~Mavis Staples

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My high-school a cappella teacher would embarrass me in front of the choir. 'Mavis, you're in the basement. Mavis, you're singing with the boys.' I said, 'Mr. Finch, my voice isn't soprano. I can't sing up there with the girls.' So I just got out of the choir.

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Pops always taught us that family is the strongest unit in the world. If you stick with your family, nobody can break you, nobody can harm you. You'll always have your family.

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My purpose: to lift your spirit and to motivate you.

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I won't wear rings and jewelry on the stage because I don't want you looking at my hands. I want you hearing what I'm saying.

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The devil ain't got no music. All music is God's music.

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If you don't get out among the people, how are you going to know what they need to hear about?

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Music is such a joy, just an absolute joy.

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There are songs that I have to play!

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It's been an amazing life. It's really just been the most magical thing for me - and I have these musical friends from all walks of life.

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Biography

Nationality: American

Type: Musician

Born: July 10th, 1939

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