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Obama lauds ‘powerhouse vocals’ of Kennedy honoree Mavis Staples

President Barack Obama praised the hunger for justice and the “powerhouse vocals” of Chicago singer Mavis Staples on the night when she and four other illustrious talents were awarded Kennedy Center Honors. In remarks at a White House reception before Sunday night’s gala at the prestigious Washington theater, Obama noted the South Side origins of […]

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03:58 on December 5 2016

Obama lauds ‘powerhouse vocals’ of Kennedy honoree Mavis Staples

Chicago Sun-Times, IL — President Barack Obama praised the hunger for justice and the “powerhouse vocals” of Chicago singer Mavis Staples on the night when she and four other illustrious tal... more info

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