Mavis Staples is one of the great stars of American music XNUMXth century. After his father passed away, he recorded his own album, with his own money, and went to different music labels to sell it.
After following his father for six decades, he faced a new solo challenge. After some initial difficulties, in 2007 she began working for ANTI Records with Ry Cooder, and in 2010 with Jeff Tweedy, of whom she claims to be delighted to have a very special friendship with him.
From this solo career and collaboration with Jeff Tweedy, we can highlight albums such as “You Are Not Alone", From 2010 and also"One True Vine”, From 2013. Both albums have served to offer memorable recitals. In addition, the documentary "Mavis", from last year 2015, has served to show the vitality of this artist in her own right.
Your new studio album, “Living on A High Note”, Produced by M. Ward, with new compositions by young artists such as Valerie June, Benjamin Booker or Aloe Blacc, which also features more seasoned musicians such as Neko Case, Nick Cave, Justin Vernon (Bon Iver), M. Ward ( record producer) or Ben Harper. A poster of absolute luxury to accompany a myth of the American song that has already turned 76 years old.
The person in charge of the sound of the album is M. Ward, a young man with talent and new ideas, who has also composed a song. Despite very disparate musicians, Ward has managed to give a cohesion to themes so that the disc sounds like a compact set. The first song composed was "High note", very representative of the moment that Mavis Staples is living, which has served as a single. Everything indicates that “Living on A High Note” will be a bestseller. Let us remember that this true legend of music, it was not more than ten years ago that she did not find anyone to edit her records.