Mavis Staple's 2007 album, WE'LL NEVER TURN BACK is a stunning achievement from one of soul & gospel's most revered singers. Produced by Ry Cooder, the album is built around freedom songs of the civil rights movement--some are traditional (" Eyes on the Prize"), some are appropriated for the theme ("99 & 1/2"), while others are originals ("I'll Be Rested"). As much a celebration of hard-won freedom as a reminder of past & current injustices, the album features stirring gospel choir vocals f