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I'll Take You There - Mavis Staples, the Staple Singers, and the Music That Shaped the Civil Rights Era (Paperback)
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I'll Take You There - Mavis Staples, the Staple Singers, and the Music That Shaped the Civil Rights Era (Paperback)
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"A biography that will send readers back to the music of Mavis and
the Staple Singers with deepened appreciation and a renewed spirit
of discovery" ("Kirkus Reviews," starred review)--from an acclaimed
music journalist and author.
This is the untold story of living legend Mavis Staples--lead
singer of the Staple Singers and a major figure in the music that
shaped the civil rights era. One of the most enduring artists of
popular music, Mavis and her talented family fused gospel, soul,
folk, and rock to transcend racism and oppression through song.
Honing her prodigious talent on the Southern gospel circuit of the
1950s, Mavis and the Staple Singers went on to sell more than 30
million records, with message-oriented soul music that became a
soundtrack to the civil rights movement--inspiring Martin Luther
King, Jr. himself.
Critically acclaimed biographer and "Chicago Tribune" music critic
Greg Kot cuts to the heart of Mavis Staples's music, revealing the
intimate stories of her sixty-year career. From her love affair
with Bob Dylan, to her creative collaborations with Prince, to her
recent revival alongside Wilco's Jeff Tweedy, this definitive
account shows Mavis as you've never seen her before. "I'll Take You
There" was written with the complete cooperation of Mavis and her
family. Readers will also hear from Prince, Bonnie Raitt, David
Byrne, and many others whose lives have been influenced by Mavis's
talent.
Filled with never-before-told stories, this fascinating biography
illuminates a legendary singer and group during a historic period
of change in America. "Ultimately, Kot depicts the endurance of
Mavis Staples and her family's music as an inspiration, a saga that
takes us, like the song that inspired this book's name, to a place
where ain't nobody crying" ("The Washington Post").
General
Imprint: |
Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
November 2014 |
First published: |
November 2014 |
Authors: |
Greg Kot
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Dimensions: |
222 x 146 x 25mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
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Pages: |
320 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-4516-4786-0 |
Categories: |
Books >
Arts & Architecture >
Music >
General
Books >
Music >
General
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LSN: |
1-4516-4786-7 |
Barcode: |
9781451647860 |
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