Staples is joined by a variety of guest artists on the album, including Buddy Guy, Bonnie Raitt, Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy, Nathaniel Rateliff, Derek Trucks, Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon, and more. [RELATED: ...

In tracing the journey of modern music, there is one key takeaway: All roads lead to Mavis Staples. Her legendary eight-decade career would prove as much. It has taken us through South Side Chicago ...

Mavis Staples ' latest album hums with hope that could only be delivered by the 86-year-old American treasure’s raspy contralto. “Sad and Beautiful World” sees the gospel and R&B icon, who briefly ...

Mavis Staples has announced her 15th solo studio album, Sad and Beautiful World. Set to release on Nov. 7 via Anti-, the rhythm and blues and gospel legend’s follow-up to 2019’s We Get By once again ...

Filmed in Hong Kong, in December 2012, during Connie Talbot's first concert tour, in support of her hit album "Beautiful World". This remarkable live performance, from 12 year old Connie, includes her ...

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