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	JOSEPH V. MELILLO, BAM EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
	I get chills when I listen to Mavis Staples sing. Everything about her—from her no-holds-barred music and lyrics to her magnetic stage presence—reflects her surging optimism and her unwavering commitment. As dark as these days can sometimes seem, Ms. Staples reminds us that we are poised at the brink of change. One song at a time, she is keeping Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s dream alive and inspiring all of us to do the same. I'll see you in the lobby, or you can reach me at joe@BAM.org. JOE
	› BAM Program Notes Mavis Staples in context.		› "Eyes on the Prize" Video A song from Mavis' new album, mixed with historical footage from the turbulent age.
	› Homepage: Mavis Staples Everything Mavis, from tour dates to discography.		› "Respect Yourself" Video The Staple Singers sing "Respect Yourself" at Wattstax in 1972.
	› PBS Interview Mavis on singing bass as a twelve year old, Hurricane Katrina, and hearing "Martin" preach.		› Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Mavis found stardom as an anchor of The Staples Singers, signed to Stax Records in 1968.
	› We'll Never Turn Back Interview Mavis talks about her new record, interspersed with footage from the recording session.		› The Stax Records Story A history of the famous Memphis soul label.
	› NPR Interview "If it hadn't been for the music from the Staples Singers...the [Civil Rights] Movement would have been like a bird without wings."
	BAM 2008 Spring Season is sponsored by Bloomberg

	MAVIS STAPLES DETAILS
	Jan 22 at 8pm Running Time: 90 minutes, no intermission Performance Venue: Mavis Staples performs at the BAM Howard Gilman Opera House in The Peter Jay Sharp Building at 30 Lafayette Avenue. For directions, click here. › More
	BAM VISITOR QUICK REFERENCE
	Subway Travel Note and Information on Getting to BAM The Atlantic Avenue station continues to undergo extensive renovations. Additionally, due to construction at One Hanson Place, you must cross to the opposite sidewalk when coming from the Atlantic Ave/Pacific St subway station. Click to our directions page for updated information on getting to BAM via subway, MTA bus, LIRR, or car.
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