Album Review: Various - Mavis Staples I'll Take You There: An All-Star Concert Celebration

The venerated soul and gospel singer is in a period of renewed notice and popularity, led by champion Wilco's Jeff Tweedy.

This double set shows a cross-section of artists from various eras and genres who pay due respect. Thus, Emmylou Harris brushes up with members of Arcade Fire, along with offerings from Glen Hansard, Bonnie Raitt, Ryan Bingham, and a bunch more culminating in the obligatory all-star jam singalong of The Band standard, The Weight. If you doubt Mavis Staples is still relevant, next time you hear her will be on the new Gorillaz album. Respect.