Mavis Staples' Remarkable Career and Legacy

In this podcast episode, Mavis Staples discusses her new album and HBO documentary, reflecting on her remarkable career as a member of The Staples Singers and her family's involvement with civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. She shares stories of traveling and performing with Dr. King, highlighting the significance of their powerful song 'Why Am I Treated So Bad?' written by her father to support the courage and resilience of the Little Rock Nine during the integration of Central High School. Mavis reveals that she began singing at the age of eight and expresses her enduring love for music, stating that she will stop singing only when she has nothing left to say. Her joyful and infectious spirit shines through as she shares the source of her happiness.