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Mahalia Jackson (/ m ə ˈ h eɪ l i ə / mə-HAY-lee-ə; born Mahala Jackson; October 26, 1911 – January 27, 1972) was an American gospel singer, widely considered one of the most influential vocalists of the 20th century.
Apr 2, 2014 · Mahalia Jackson 20th-century recording artist Mahalia Jackson, known as the Queen of Gospel, is revered as one of the greatest musical figures in U.S. history. Updated: Apr 5, 2021
Mar 15, 2024 · Mahalia Jackson (born October 26, 1911, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.—died January 27, 1972, Evergreen Park, near Chicago, Illinois) was an American gospel music singer, known as the “Queen of Gospel Song.” Jackson was brought up in a strict religious atmosphere.
Mar 29, 2021 · 8 of Mahalia Jackson’s Most Influential Moments The "Queen of Gospel" used her powerhouse vocals to serenade heads of state and inspire demonstrators for social change. By Tim Ott Published:...
Mar 29, 2021 · But then, gospel singer Mahalia Jackson — whose life was portrayed in the Lifetime Original Movie Robin Robert Presents: Mahalia — stepped into the picture and changed the entire course of...
Mahalia Jackson | Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. 1. Year: 1997. Inducted by: Mavis Staples. Category: Early Influences. Introduction. Her voice hit audiences with the force of a hurricane. Mahalia Jackson’s passionate contralto brought sensuality and forceful expression to gospel music.
The woman who would one day be called the greatest gospel singer in the world was born in New Orleans on October 26, 1911. Her childhood home was a three-room house in the Black Pearl section of the city. It was a tiny space, home not only to little "Halie," and her mother and brother, but to assorted aunts and cousins, too.
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