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Born: October 16, 1911 in New Orleans, LA
Years Active: 20 's, 30 's, 40 's, 50 's, 60 's
Died: January 27, 1972 in Evergreen Park, IL
Genre: Gospel

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Biography:
General critical consensus holds Mahalia Jackson as the greatest gospel singer ever to live; a major crossover success whose popularity extended across racial divides, she was gospel's first superstar, and even decades after her death remains for many listeners a defining symbol of the music's transcendent power. With her singularly expressive cont... Continue Bio >>

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We Shall Overcome

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Discography:
Plus Grands Themes
Live in Antibes
God Answers Prayer
Give God the Glory
Come on Children, Let's Sing
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Filmography:
2007 Mahalia Jackson: Rare Live Television Appearances 1947-1962
2006 The Immortal Mahalia Jackson
2006 Mahalia Jackson: In Concert - I Believe
2004 Mahalia Jackson: You'll Never Walk Alone
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Similar Artists: Bessie Jones Clara Ward Aretha Franklin Marion Williams Rev. James Cleveland More >>

Influenced By: Ma Rainey Bessie Smith Rev. Thomas A. Dorsey Sallie Martin More >> Followers: Billy Always Candi Staton Aretha Franklin Shirley Johnson Tracey Harris More >>

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