. . . . "1939-07-10Z"^^ . . . "1939Z"^^ . . . "Mavis Staples"@en . . "solo_singer" . . . . . . . "American singer" . . . "Mavis Staples"@en . . "1950Z"^^ . "Staples, Mavis"@en . "Mavis Staples (born July 10, 1939 in Chicago, Illinois) is an American rhythm and blues and gospel singer, actress and civil rights activist. She recorded and performed with her family's band The Staple Singers, and also as a solo artist."@en . . . . .