Mavis Staples live in concert.
ON TOUR

Mavis Staples

76
critic concert reviews
r&b

How Good Are They LIVE?

Live Rating  

83
%
Based on 
76
critic concert
reviews
Last 12 Months Rating  
80
%
Based on 
6
critic concert
reviews

Real Live Certified  

Real Live Certified badge for artists with consistent, high quality live performances and broad critical acclaim.

Critic Consensus

Mavis Staples is 'Real Live Certified' and is in the top 10% of all live performers. Based on 76 concert reviews, the critic consensus is that Mavis Staples is rated as a superb live performer, with remarkable shows that are worth watching. Mavis Staples concert reviews describe live shows and performances as hypnotic, inspiring, charismatic, energetic, uplifting, powerful, and joyful.

ON TOUR

The Kia Forum, Los Angeles, United States (October 17)

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Latest Release

Worthy (18 June 2024)

Artist Info

Genre
r&b
Origin
Chicago, United States (7/10/1939)
Bio
Mavis Staples (born July 10, 1939 in Chicago, Illinois) is an American rhythm and blues singer. Most of her career has been as lead singer for The Staple Singers.
Has Performed With
Joan Osborne, Bonnie Raitt

Critic Concert Reviews

Americana (UK)

July 3, 2023
%
The Union Chapel is a perfect venue for a Mavis Staples show. There was a fervour about her performance to which her audience (congregation?) responded accordingly.

The Music (Australia)

April 12, 2023
%
An unforgettable performance by two outstanding legends!

Sydney Morning Herald (Australia)

April 7, 2023
80
%
Mavis Staples in Australia

Chicago Concert Reviews (USA)

February 4, 2023
%
Gospel/R&B pioneer, activist, Chicago native Mavis Staples sanctifies Symphony Center

San Diego Union Tribune (USA)

September 28, 2022
%
Bonnie Raitt and Mavis Staples sizzle and soar at San Diego concert showcasing vital American roots music

Variety (USA)

September 25, 2022
%
Bonnie Raitt and Mavis Staples Roar Through a Heroines’ Double-Header at the Greek

The Scotsman (Scotland)

June 17, 2022
80
%
Usher Hall, Edinburgh, Scotland

Past critic reviews published in

Twin Cities Media (USA), Pass The Aux (USA), V13 (Canada), Exclaim (Canada), Live in Limbo (Canada) and more

Image Credit

Jalylah Burrell [CC BY-SA 2.0] via Wikimedia Commons