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Mavis Staples is regarded as one of the most recognisable voices of contemporary music. From her early days sharing vocals with her family group, the Staple Singers, to her powerful solo recordings, Mavis Staples soul, gospel and blues has become an inspiration to many.

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Mavis Staples and band played the Womadelaide Festival on Friday 7th March, and provided one of the stand out concerts of that festival. Music Deli was there to capture the excitement.

Mavis Staples, Voice
Rick Holmstrom, Guitar
Geoff Thomas, Bass
Drums, Steven Hodges
Chavonne Morris , BV's
Donny Gerrard, BV's
Yvonne Stapes, BV's

Playlist

For What It's Worth
Stephen Stills
Mavis Staples and band
Botanic Park, Adelaide
March 7, 2008
ABC Radio National recording
2.45

Eyes on the Prize
Trad. arr. Mavis Staples
Mavis Staples and band
Botanic Park, Adelaide
March 7, 2008
ABC Radio National recording
4.47

Down In Mississippi
J. B Lenoir
Mavis Staples and band
Botanic Park, Adelaide
March 7, 2008
ABC Radio National recording
4.36

Wade in the Water
Same Cooke/ James Alexander
Mavis Staples and band
Botanic Park, Adelaide
March 7, 2008
ABC Radio National recording
4.34

The Weight
Robbie Robertson
Mavis Staples and band
Botanic Park, Adelaide
March 7, 2008
ABC Radio National recording
5.40

Waiting for my Child to Come Home
Roebuck "Pops" Staples
Mavis Staples and band
Botanic Park, Adelaide
March 7, 2008
ABC Radio National recording
3.57

Respect Yourself
Ingram/Rice
Mavis Staples and band
Botanic Park, Adelaide
March 7, 2008
ABC Radio National recording
3.50

I'll Take You There
Isbell/Alvertis
Mavis Staples and band
Botanic Park, Adelaide
March 7, 2008
ABC Radio National recording
4.37

Turn Me Around
Trad arr. Mavis Staples
Mavis Staples and band
Botanic Park, Adelaide
March 7, 2008
ABC Radio National recording
5.03

Mavis Staples, Voice
Rick Holmstrom, Guitar
Geoff Thomas, Bass
Drums, Steven Hodges
Chavonne Morris , BV's
Donny Gerrard, BV's
Yvonne Stapes, BV's