Mavis Staples
Bettye and Mavis
William Dart checks out the music of two indomitables - the fiery R&B diva Bettye LaVette, and the incomparable Mavis Staples. Audio
Mavis and Joni
William Dart celebrates the joy of live music with two new concert recordings: Mavis Staples Live in London, and a full scale 75th birthday party for Joni Mitchell in Los Angeles. Video, Audio
'Take Me To Church' singer Hozier on his new album Wasteland Baby
Ahead of his New Zealand concert, Irish singer-songwriter Hozier talks to Yadana Saw about writing the follow-up to his smash hit of 2013, 'Take Me To Church'. Video, Audio
The Best Of from RNZ 2017 Wallace Chapman - Mavis Staples
In April this year civil rights campaigner and singing legend Mavis Staples was in New Zealand for a concert. Sunday Morning host Wallace Chapman spoke to her ahead of her travelling downunder. Audio
The Sampler 28 November 2017
This week in The Sampler Nick Bollinger wonders what Morrissey still has to be angry about, and assesses a new set of gospel and protest from Mavis Staples, while Elliott Childs investigates archival… Audio
If All I Was Was Black by Mavis Staples
Nick Bollinger reviews a new set of gospel and protest from 78-year old American 'national treasure' Mavis Staples Audio
Mavis Staples - Livin' on a High Note
Wallace speaks to civil rights activist and singing legend Mavis Staples, ahead of her concert in Auckland later this month. Audio
Prince
William Dart reviews new releases from country artist Robbie Fulks, R&B violinist Marques Toliver, and the soul and gospel singer Mavis Staples. He ends with a tribute to Prince. Audio
Jessica Edwards - Mavis!
First time director Jessica Edwards joins Wallace to talk about her documentary - Mavis! - which chronicles the life and times of legendary soul singer Mavis Staples Audio
The Sampler for 23 February 2016
This week in The Sampler Nick Bollinger reviews a double album of road songs and life stories from Lucinda Williams; a set of custom-written social commentaries from gospel veteran Mavis Staples; and… Audio
Living on a High Note by Mavis Staples
Nick Bollinger checks a set of custom-written social commentaries from gospel veteran Mavis Staples. Audio
Don't Lose This by Pops Staples
Nick Bollinger reviews the last recordings of the late Pops Staples. Audio
Mavis Staples: One True Vine - Review
Nick Bollinger reviews a subdued set from gospel veterean Mavis Staples for The Sampler. Audio
Mavis Staples
Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, and Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award winner Mavis Staples has found an unlikely and prosperous bond with Wilco's Jeff Tweedy, who porduced her latest album, the… Audio
Mavis Staples
Mavis Staples talks with Marty Duda about 'You Are Not Alone', produced by Wilco's Jeff Tweedy. Audio
Mavis Staples on Afternoons
Jim Mora interviews Mavis Staples ahead of her performance at WOMAD Taranaki 2008. Audio
Mavis Staples
In a career spanning more than 50 years, Mavis Staples is recognized as a soul and gospel legend. Audio