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Mahalia Jackson
photo credit: Hank Parker

Active

1920s - 1970s

Born

October 26, 1911 in New Orleans, LA

Died

January 27, 1972 in Evergreen Park, IL

Genre

Religious Blues

Styles

Black Gospel Gospel Spirituals Traditional Gospel

Also Known As

Mahala Jackson
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Mahalia Jackson

Biography by Jason Ankeny

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A brilliant vocal talent whose power and expressiveness led to her status as the definitive singer in early gospel history.
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