Mable John

Arts

Dr. Mable John Stays True to Herself Despite her Rising Fame

December 10, 2018

After losing her brother in 1968, Dr. Mable John was not ready to put her heart fully into her music. It wasn't until Ray Charles enlisted her to help him…

Community

Motown's First Singing Lady Dr. Mable John Brings Home Plans for Bastrop

November 2, 2018

Entertainer Mable John returns to Northeast Louisiana for a celebration of her birthday and talent! The community of Bastrop hosts a celebration of John's…

Arts

Entertainer Mable John Returns to NELA for Celebration, Film Screening

October 30, 2018

Entertainer Mable John returns to the area for a celebration of her talent. The community of Bastrop will celebrate John's 88th birthday at a celebration…

Arts

Blues Singer Mable John: Big Plans for her Hometown of Bastrop

June 14, 2018

Mable John, “Motown’s first singing lady” is a Bastrop, Louisiana native. The eldest of 10 children, she became the first female signed by Berry Gordy to…