Mavis Staples Announces New Album, Shares New Cover of Kevin Morby’s “Beautiful Strangers”

Mavis Staples Announces New Album, Shares New Cover of Kevin Morby’s “Beautiful Strangers”

Sad and Beautiful World combines original material and covers of songs by Gillian Welch, Frank Ocean, Leonard Cohen, and others

Mavis Staples Announces New Album 'Sad And Beautiful World' - Stereoboard UK

Photo: Elizabeth De La Piedra Mavis Staples has announced her 14th solo studio album.

Mavis Staples to Release New Album ‘Sad And Beautiful World’ November 7

There are few voices in American music that carry the weight of history, faith, and resilience quite like Mavis Staples. Now 86, Staples is still moving forward with the same passion that has defined her life in music, announcing the release of her new album Sad And Beautiful World for November 7. Produced by Brad Cook (Bon Iver, Waxahatchee, Nathaniel Rateliff), the record is a sweeping celebration of survival and connection, featuring appearan…

Mavis Staples Announces New Album Sad And Beautiful World For November 2025 Release, Shares New Rendition Of Kevin Morby’s “Beautiful Strangers”

Mavis Staples has announced she will be releasing her new album, Sad And Beautiful World, on November 7.  On her new record, the artist stands side by side with us in the face of dangers she knows all too well, at a time when more and more people have reason to wonder who and what could be lost. Produced by Brad

Mavis Staples announces new album, Sad And Beautiful World

Mavis Staples has announced details of a new studio album, Sad And Beautiful World, which is released on November 7 on ANTI-. You can hear her rendition of Kevin Morby's "Beautiful Strangers" below. Click here and subscribe to Uncut Mavis Staples has announced details of a new studio album, Sad And Beautiful World, which is released on November 7 on ANTI-. You can hear her rendition of Kevin Morby‘s “Beautiful Strangers” below. Produced by Brad …

Mavis Staples Transforms Kevin Morby's 'Beautiful Strangers' For Star-Studded 'Sad And Beautiful World' Album

Mavis Staples announced the upcoming release of a new guest-filled solo album entitled 'Sad and Beautiful World,' which features her take on Kevin Morby's "Beautiful Strangers" as its lead single.