We Get By - Mavis Staples
I am not really familiar with all of Mavis Staples´ work but I do know that she is a well-respected member of music royalty. She has just come out with a new album produced by Ben Harper who I am a big fan of. Kinda reminds me of how Rick Ruben was able to help Johnny Cash be his best at that point in his life. As the Bandcamp review states: " Ben Harper fills the writer/producer role by just letting Mavis be Mavis on We Get By . Harper takes her down a vintage Staple Singers path with the funky “Brothers and Sisters,” and when she sings, “trouble in the land, we can’t trust that man” her intentions aren’t exactly elliptical. The classic vibe is carried forward with Holmstrom’s doomy Pops Staples-style guitar licks on “Heavy on My Mind.” " (Read entire review here ). You can hear and/or buy the full album on Bandcamp here .