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Mavis Staples' New Album Reflects 72 Years of Musical Mastery

11/5/2025

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Mavis Staples releases her new album, 'Sad and Beautiful World,' highlighting her 72-year career.
At 86, Staples covers artists from Frank Ocean to Tom Waits, blending genres.
The album features sparse arrangements that highlight Staples's rich, powerful voice.
Themes of loss and mortality appear in Kevin Morby’s 'Beautiful Strangers,' resonating with her experiences.

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Story summary

Mavis Staples releases her new album, 'Sad and Beautiful World,' highlighting her 72-year career.
At 86, Staples covers artists from Frank Ocean to Tom Waits, blending genres.
The album features sparse arrangements that highlight Staples's rich, powerful voice.
Themes of loss and mortality appear in Kevin Morby’s 'Beautiful Strangers,' resonating with her experiences.