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Mahalia Jackson
Edit- Lifespan:
- October 26, 1911 - January 27, 1972, she died aged 60 and was American.
- Birthname:
- Mahalia Jackson.
- Snapshot:
- An Artist with 95 releases, and credited twice on others' music. 1 collaboration.
Biography
EditMahalia Jackson (October 26, 1911 - January 27, 1972) was an African-American gospel singer. With her powerful contralto voice Mahalia Jackson became one of the most influential gospel singers in the world and is the first Queen of Gospel Music. She recorded about 35 albums (mostly for Columbia Records) during her career, and her 45 rpm records included a dozen "golds"—million-sellers.
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Black Gospel, Gospel, Christian, Christian & Gospel, Blues, Pop, Rock, Traditional R&B. Vote on GenresYou might also like
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