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 Amid difficult days, Mavis Staples answers with fierce love. The legendary singer, a cornerstone of American music, returns with Sad and Beautiful World her newest solo album and a testament to her multigenerational legacy. With her new album, Mavis Staples once again meets the moment, standing with us in the face of dangers she knows too well, as many grapple with the possibility of loss. Produced by Brad Cook (Bon Iver, Waxahatchee, Nathaniel Rateliff), Sad and Beautiful World spans seven decades of American music a range that mirrors the breadth of Staples’ career. The record reimagines classic songs while introducing original material, and features contributions from Buddy Guy, Bonnie Raitt, Jeff Tweedy, Derek Trucks, Katie Crutchfield, MJ Lenderman, Justin Vernon, and more. It’s a collection that captures Mavis’ unmatched ability to channel vulnerability, intimacy, and strength, pulling listeners into her enduring presence. Listen here to 'Beautiful Strangers' Kevin Morby describes hearing Mavis Staples record his song “Beautiful Strangers” as the greatest honor of his career: "It’s hard to put into words what it means to have one of the most important vocalists of the last century sing something I wrote. Hearing Mavis perform ‘Beautiful Strangers’ is beyond any accolade or acclaim it’s the most validating and humbling experience of my life as a songwriter. She has that rare gift of making a song entirely her own, and I can honestly say: her version is better.” Now 86, Staples has been performing since the age of eight, beginning with her father Roebuck “Pops” Staples and siblings in the legendary Staple Singers. She is the last surviving member, still carrying forward her family’s spirit and artistry. A member of the Blues, Rock, and Gospel Halls of Fame, a Kennedy Center Honoree, and a multiple GRAMMY winner (including a Lifetime Achievement Award), Staples has collaborated with cultural icons from Bob Dylan and Prince to Aretha Franklin and Willie Nelson, as well as stars across generations. Produced by Brad Cook (Bon Iver, Waxahatchee, Nathaniel Rateliff), Sad and Beautiful World centers Staples’ unmistakable voice. Cook began with sparse frameworks and carefully built around her vocals, creating a spirit of collaboration reminiscent of Will the Circle Be Unbroken. Guests including Buddy Guy, Bonnie Raitt, Jeff Tweedy, Derek Trucks, Katie Crutchfield, MJ Lenderman, and Justin Vernon join in to celebrate Staples’ enduring presence. At its core, Sad and Beautiful World is an album about resilience and love. “I just have to deliver the compassion I feel,” says Staples. “I want to share the song the way I feel it.” Tracks: 01. Chicago 02. Beautiful Strangers 03. Sad And Beautiful World 04. Human Mind 05. Hard Times 06. Godspeed 07. We Got To Have Peace 08. Anthem 09. Satisfied Mind 10. Everybody Needs Love Website: mavisstaples.com Opmerkingen zijn gesloten.
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