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“There is a great feeling in a small venue, with the closeness of the people and the intimacy.”

Quote by Mavis Staples

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Mavis Staples, born on July 10, 1939, is an American soul and gospel singer. She is a key member of the Staples Singers band, which had a profound impact on soul and gospel music in the mid-20th century. more

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“I have to pinch myself sometimes. It's unbelievable, but it's not. Because I know that this would not be happening if it hadn't been for Dr. Martin Luther King.”

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“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.”

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“Well Lord, I'm still on the case. I'm still doing what Dr. King and Pops want me to do. I'm still on that freedom highway, and I'm going to walk on it until Dr. King's dream is realized.”

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