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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

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 man ...More >>

Discography: Plus Grands Themes Live in Antibes God Answers Prayer Give God the Glory Come on Children, Let's Sing More >>

Filmograpy:

2007	Mahalia Jackson: Rare Live Television Appearances 1947-1962
2006	The Immortal Mahalia Jackson
2003	Mahalia Jackson Sings
1997	Mahalia Jackson: Give God the Glory

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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: Tracey Harris Candi Staton Billy Always Aretha Franklin Shirley Johnson More >>

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