“I never sang for a Grammy, for money, for fame. That's my whole purpose for singing: for people, for the fans.” PeopleWholePurposeFansFameSingingGrammy Author:Mavis Staples
“There is a great feeling in a small venue, with the closeness of the people and the intimacy.” PeopleFeelingsIntimacyClosenessVenuesGreat Feelings Author:Mavis Staples
“There's still injustice happening in my world. I sing my songs at concerts and I'm so grateful that the people are ready to hear them.” PeopleWorldStillsSongReadyHappeningsGratefulInjusticeConcertsSo Grateful Author:Mavis Staples