Mavis Staples

Soul and gospel legend Mavis Staples possesses one of the most recognisable and treasured voices in contemporary music. A 40-year-plus veteran of the music scene – a Rock And Roll Hall of Fame inductee and one of VH1’s 100 Greatest Women of Rock and Roll. Her voice has influenced artists from Bob Dylan to Prince (who dubbed her "the epitome of soul") and she has appeared with Janis Joplin, Pink Floyd, and Santana.