On November 17, 2017, “ANTI-Records” label released “If All I Was Was Black”, the thirteenth Mavis Staples album. It was recorded in May 2017, and was produced by Jeff Tweedy.

Personnel:

• Mavis Staples – vocals
• Jeff Tweedy – vocals, guitar, bass, percussion
• Spencer Tweedy – drums, percussion
• Rick Holmstrom – guitar
• Glenn Kotche – percussion
• Scott Ligon – clavinet, piano, organ, Wurly, guitar
• Jeff Turnes – bass
• Stephen Hodges – drums, percussion
• Donny Gerrard – backing vocals
• Kelly Hogan – backing vocals
• Akenya – backing vocals

Track listing:

All tracks by Jeff Tweedy, except where noted.

1. Little Bit
2. If All I Was Was Black – Jeff Tweedy, Mavis Staples
3. Who Told You That
4. Ain’t No Doubt About It
5. Peaceful Dream
6. No Time for Crying – Jeff Tweedy, Mavis Staples
7. Build a Bridge
8. We Go High – Jeff Tweedy, Mavis Staples
9. Try Harder
10. All Over Again