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Mavis Staples - Live: Hope at the Hideout
Coming off last year’s acclaimed We’ll Never Turn Back, a powerful collection of civil rights anthems produced by Ry Cooder, Staples is in fine, feisty form in this live set, recorded in her hometown of Chicago. Backed by a swampy trio and spirited backup singers, the gospel veteran turns a northern downtown club into a southern revival tent. Stirring highlights include the timeless “Will the Circle Be Unbroken” and her family’s classic “I’ll Take You There.” At 69, the hopeful Staples remains an inspiring figure.
Nov. 4
