‘Sad And Beautiful World,’ the latest solo album from national treasure and multigenerational talent, Mavis Staples, is out today. On her new record featuring the Grammy-nominated singles “Beautiful Strangers" and “Godspeed,” Mavis stands side by side with us in the face of dangers she knows all too well, at a time when more and more people have reason to wonder who and what could be lost. Thank you to producer Brad Cook. Thank you to songwriters Tom Waits, KEVIN MORBY, Mark Linkous, Hozier & Al

160K views · 18K reactions | Honoring blues singer, songwriter, and civil rights activist Mavis Staples during African American Music Appreciation Month. Mavis started out as a member of her family band, The Staple Singers. Her artistry ranges from rhythm and blues to gospel. Much like Aretha, she was close with the King family, as well as used her music as a voice during the Civil Rights movement performing at rallies and protests. | Aretha Franklin | Facebook

4.4K views · 199 reactions | May 24th 1989 Mavis Staples album Time...