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Mavis Staples Lines Up Spring Release For 12th Studio Album 'We Get By'

Wednesday, 20 March 2019 Written by Jon Stickler

Mavis Staples will release her next album, 'We Get By', this spring.

The legendary soul powerhouse will put studio album number 12 out on May 10 via Anti- Records, coinciding with three celebratory shows commemorating her 80th birthday — New York City's Apollo Theater on May 9, Nashville's Ryman Auditorium on May 15 and Los Angeles's Theatre at Ace Hotel on May 22. 

The album features 11 tracks written and produced by Ben Harper, including the invigorating first single Change. Head below to view the striking artwork, a photograph titled Outside Looking In by American photographer, author, musician and director Gordon Parks. Staples said:

"These songs are delivering such a strong message. We truly need to make a change if we want this world to be better."

Following the release, Staples will return to Europe for festival appearances and headline shows, including performances at Glastonbury and London's Roundhouse.

Mavis Staples Upcoming Tour Dates are as follows

Fri March 22 2019 - JACKSON Mississippi - Thalia Mara Hall (USA)
Fri March 29 2019 - ALBUQUERQUE New Mexico - Isleta Casino & Resort - Showroom (USA)
Thu May 09 2019 - NEW YORK New York - Apollo Theater (USA)
Wed May 15 2019 - NASHVILLE Tennessee - Ryman Auditorium (USA)
Wed May 22 2019 - LOS ANGELES California - Theatre at Ace (USA)
Sun June 23 2019 - DUBLIN Olympia Theatre (Ireland)
Thu July 04 2019 - LONDON Roundhouse (United Kingdom)
Sat August 03 2019 - LAGRANGE Georgia - Sweetland Amphitheatre at Boyd Park (USA)

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