Mavis Staples Performs On The Late Show With Stephen Colbert
Last night, legendary singer Mavis Staples performed a powerful new song called “Build A Bridge” live on the Late Show With Stephen Colbert.
The track is from Mavis’ forthcoming album If All I Was Was Black, which Billboard calls “a reminder of her timeless talent -- and the work that still needs to be done to build relationships with our fellow man.”
Watch Mavis Staples’ performance on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert.
The album arrives in stores this November 17th and was produced by Wilco frontman Jeff Tweedy, who joined Mavis on stage for the television performance. It is the third collaboration between Mavis and Jeff Tweedy. Their first, 2010’s You Are Not Alone, won a Grammy Award for Best Americana album. Their second, One True Vine, was a Grammy nominee. But If All I Was Was Black marks the first time Tweedy has composed an entire album of original songs for Mavis' legendary voice and a nation she's uniquely poised to address.
You can also listen to the album track care of Spotify here: http://spoti.fi/2huJacc
Mavis is currently on a must see tour with Bob Dylan that will end with a five night run in NYC at the Beacon Theater.
Early Critical Acclaim for If All I Was Was Black:
“Perfect blend of profound truth telling and positive vision.” - Mojo
“Mavis Staples is a badass lady. She’s speaking out against the inequalities in today’s nation, and with the help of Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy, she’s doing it through the vehicle of If All I Was Was Black.” - Paste
"Staples’s voice has a strength and endurance not heard in years.” - The New Yorker
"On her forthcoming album If All I Was Was Black, Mavis Staples makes clear that the civil rights battles she started fighting decades ago haven't yet been won. Working again with producer Jeff Tweedy, she’s created the best solo album she's done over the last couple of decades.” - Chicago Reader
Pre-order If All I Was Was Black at www.mavisstaples.com
Mavis Staples/Bob Dylan Live Dates
11/8 Nassau Coliseum. Uniondale, NY
11/10 Richmond Coliseum. Richmond, VA
11/11 Tower Theatre. Philadelphia, PA
11/12 Tower Theatre. Philadelphia, PA
11/14 The Anthem. Washington, DC
11/16 Agannis Arena. Boston, MA
11/17 Palace Theater. Albany, NY
11/18 Shea's Performing Arts Center. Buffalo, NY
11/20 Beacon Theater. NYC, NY
11/21 Beacon Theater. NYC, NY
11/22 Beacon Theater. NYC, NY
11/24 Beacon Theater. NYC, NY
11/25 Beacon Theater. NYC, NY