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  2. 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.

  3. Apr 2, 2014 · Learn about the life and career of Mahalia Jackson, the Queen of Gospel, who sang with Duke Ellington and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Find out her major hits, civil rights work and death.

  4. May 9, 2024 · Mahalia Jackson was an American gospel music singer known as the Queen of Gospel Song. Born in 1911, she first came to wide public attention in the 1930s. Her first big hit, “Move on Up a Little Higher,” was released in 1945.

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  5. Jan 23, 2007 · Learn about the life and career of Mahalia Jackson, the \"Queen of Gospel,\" who sang for presidents, civil rights activists, and millions of fans worldwide. Find out how she influenced jazz, blues, and rock music with her powerful contralto voice.

  6. Mar 29, 2021 · Learn how the gospel singer inspired King to improvise his famous oration at the 1963 March on Washington with her shout of \"Tell 'em about the dream, Martin\". Discover Jackson's life, career and civil rights activism as the \"Queen of Gospel Music\".

  7. May 18, 2018 · Learn about the life and career of Mahalia Jackson, the \"Gospel Queen\" who used her powerful voice to sing spirituals and inspire millions. From her humble beginnings in New Orleans to her global fame and civil rights activism, discover how she became a legend of gospel music.

  8. Mahalia Jackson was an American gospel singer, widely considered one of the most influential vocalists of the 20th century. With a career spanning 40 years, Jackson was integral to the development and spread of gospel blues in black churches throughout the U.S.

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