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Mavis Staples

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    May 11, 2012

    Betty Wright: "Every Time I Start Singing They Say It's R&B"

    Last week, Miami soul queen Betty Wright opened up about her recent collaborative album with the Roots, Betty Wright: The Movie; her unlikely friendship with Lil Wayne and Birdman; and the meaning of Mother's Day, which she'll honor this year with a co-headlining show at the James L. Knight Center w ... More >>

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    2007 Music Year in Review

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    Americana Pie

    Grab a slice of 2004's best roots music while it's still hot.

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    Next Best Thing

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    Rotations

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