Mahalia Jackson
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Born: October 16, 1911 in New Orleans, LA
Years Active: 20 's, 30 's, 40 's, 50 's, 60 's, 70 's
Died: January 27, 1972 in Evergreen Park, IL
Genre: Religious
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• Celebrity Birthdays, October 26
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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 |
Discography:
2006 Joy to the World: A Gospel Christmas
2003 O Holy Night
2002 Oh My Lord
1995 Mahalia Sings Songs of Christmas!
1994 Live at Newport
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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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