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The Staple Singers formed what became known as the "Soundtrack of the Civil Rights Movement", marching alongside Dr. Marting Luther King, which plants this track securely in the *equality channel. I recently heard Mavis Staples on the CBC radio show "Tapestry". She spent time reminiscing about those days certainly, but her music is still fresh and relevant- her most recent album came out last year, and was produced by Jeff Tweedy of Wilco fame. Check out the interview here.

http://www.cbc.ca/tapestry/episode/2012/02/12/mavis-staples-1/

I was deeply moved by Mavis' spirit- the love that she has for the world, the joy she experiences and projects wherever she finds herself, the tolerance that she exhibits for others, the true and honest forgiveness that she offers those who supported segretation. There is a glow that seems to surround her and her music that is very affecting. Her belief in God and Jesus forms the core of her being and I must say that I personally would be more tolerant of the sins of the Christian faith, both past and present, if there were more like her in the world, rather than those who use their Christian faith as a platform and excuse to project their hate and judgement.

*happy

Thank you sir!

In reply to this comment by dag:
This is a fantastic captured moment of music. *promote

thanks for your promote @ mavis staples. sure hope it makes it to the sift now, if not ill keep just go and beg some more or spam it in my blog

even though it wasnt the song i really really wanted to sift (we shall not be moved) i think you're very right on the powerful images and great music. thanks for the promote!

In reply to this comment by kulpims:
powerful images and great music. great find, thanks! to be promoted...