Kot, Greg

I'll Take You There : Mavis Staples, the Staple Singers, and the Music That Shaped the Civil Rights Era

A lesser-known account of the life and achievements of the lead singer of the Staple Singers reveals how her family fused diverse musical genres to transcend racism and oppression through song, discussing such topics as her romantic affairs, her collaborations with fellow artists and her indelible impact on civil rights culture