Mavis Staples: 'Have a Little Faith'
Legendary Gospel Singer Releases Uplifting Collection of Songs


Mavis Staples.
Credit: Paul Natkin


Songs from 'Have a Little Faith'
'Pop's Recipe'

'In Times Like These'


Aug. 16, 2004 -- There is perhaps no sound more recognizable in American gospel than the booming voice of Mavis Staples. With a career spanning more than 40 years, Staples transcends musical genres and remains an inspirational force in soul, blues, and rock.

Staples began singing with her family band, the groundbreaking Staple Singers, when she was just 13 years old. Upon her high school graduation, the family began touring, bringing gospel to mainstream audiences who had never heard the sounds before. During her career, Staples has collaborated with some of the most talented artists of the last century, including Bob Dylan, Ray Charles and Prince.

NPR's Michelle Norris spoke with the gospel legend about her latest CD, Have a Little Faith. A collection of uplifting, gospel-rooted songs, the CD includes the song "In Times Like These," a tribute to the victims of the Sept. 11 tragedy. "Everybody needed someone to turn to at that time," Staples says, "[this song] is a strong lyric for healing." The album also includes "Pop's Recipe," a song about her late father, the legendary "Pops" Staples.

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Ever since I got the Cds with Prince's involvement Ive have been a fan. I just listened to some samples of the new CD & it sounds really good. I'm gonna try to pick this up this Tuesday along w/ The Name of the Band is Talking Heads & the Afterhours DVD .
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