The Richmond Folk Festival seeks to create an environment that is representative of varying cultures and traditions. Staples performance certainly helped add to the mission. Her performance garnered “what appeared to be the largest audience for a single performance.”

The “legendary Mavis Staples,” as quoted by Ellen, was joined by Hozier to perform ‘Nina Cried Power’ in a special tv exclusive. The two took the stage with the same fire that is present all throughout the lyrics of this song dedicated to activism.

Mavis Staples will be headlining the 100% female forward Outessa Fest on October 20th in Shakori Hills, North Carolina.

Mavis Staples has been named the Female Blues Artist of the Year by Living Blues magazine as a part of their 25th annual Living Blues Awards.

Mavis Staples stopped by the Newport Folk Festival this past weekend, surprising audiences in spectacular fashion and joining many of the artists throughout the weekend including, the closing sets on both Saturday and Sunday

Narrated by Mavis Staples, "The Story of Ben Harper & Charlie Musselwhite" is an animated short that dissects how these two Grammy-winning musicians have come together to share their histories with listeners on their new album 'No Mercy in This Land'.