Musical trailblazer Mavis Staples makes her Center debut, November 8
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College Park, MD— Rhythm and blues and gospel legend Mavis Staples makes her debut at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center with a performance in the Kay Theatre on November 8 at 8 pm. From her start with the Staple Singers to her dynamic solo career, Staples has continued to raise social consciousness through music for six decades. Yvonne Staples, Mavis Staples’ sister and original member of the Staple Sisters, will provide backing vocals.
This performance is part of the Clarice Smith Center’s involvement in The National Civil War Project. The Center is examining the Civil War through the lens of civil and human rights, with a special focus on the Civil Rights Movement.
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This post is by Lisa Driscoll, a Junior Vocal Performance and Broadcast Journalism double major. You can read more of her writing on her blog.
Anda Union
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By the end, the energy was so high that I was practically rocking out — certainly not a reaction I expected of myself.
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