NEW YORK (AP) — Mavis Staples, two months shy of her 80th birthday, threw a party at the Apollo Theater. The singer known for such hits as "I'll Take You There" was joined Thursday night by David ...

At Mavis Staples' 80th birthday party last night (22 May), Phoebe Bridgers, Brandi Carlile, Jason Isbell, and more performed with the legendary gospel singer. Other guests included Trombone Shorty, ...

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As the Lenos mark 45 years of marriage, look back at some of their public appearances over the years. The lovebirds hit the ...

anniversary at its annual block party Sept. 24 with Mavis Staples, Andrew Bird, Jon Langford and Booker T. Jones. Also scheduled to play the 10-hour event, announced Monday, are local stalwarts the ...

NEWPORT, R.I. — Happy birthday, Mavis. Gospel/soul matriarch Mavis Staples closed out the final day of the Newport Folk Festival with a 75th birthday celebration. “What a birthday party I’m having!” ...

Her fans stood and cheered from the moment Mavis Staples appeared on stage and stayed on their feet until she left. They sang “Happy Birthday” and joined in the chorus of “I’ll Take You There.” ...