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Mavis Staples singing with power during her set on Friday night. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

‘For What It’s Worth,’ Mavis Staples lights up the Egyptian Theatre

By Eli Tecktiel, Lifestyle Writer | February 6, 2023

Mavis Staples played to a packed audience at the Egyptian Theatre on Friday night, marking her first-ever performance in DeKalb. The NIU Concert Choir and the NIU Black Choir opened for Staples, performing a brief set together. Their lively performance...

Mavis Staples belts out singing during the second song of her set, “I'm Just Another Soldier,” on Friday at the packed Egyptian Theatre as her backing band and singers perform alongside her onstage. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Mavis Staples brings iconic voice to Egyptian Theatre

By Sean Reed, Photo Editor | February 5, 2023

Mavis Staples, Grammy Award-winning singer and civil rights activist, and guitarist Rick Holmstrom perform "We Shall Overcome" before President Obama's keynote speech at the Civil Rights Summit on April 10, 2014.

Mavis Staples to perform at Egyptian Theatre

By Eli Tecktiel, Lifestyle Writer | January 25, 2023

Grammy-winning singer Mavis Staples is performing at 8 p.m. on Feb. 3 at the Egyptian Theatre, located at 135 N 2nd St in DeKalb. Mavis Staples has amassed many awards over the course of her long career. Her most recent win came as a featured artist...