Mahalia Jackson
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| Gender | Female |
|---|---|
| Death | 51 years ago |
| Date of birth | October 26,1911 |
| Zodiac sign | Scorpio |
| Born | New Orleans |
| Louisiana | |
| United States | |
| Date of died | January 27,1972 |
| Died | OSF Little Company Of Mary Medical Center Emergency Room |
| Evergreen Park | |
| Illinois | |
| United States | |
| Albums | Silent Night: Songs for Christmas |
| Bless This House | |
| Job | Actor |
| Gospel singer | |
| Movies/Shows | Mahalia Jackson: The Power & The Glory |
| The Best Man | |
| Jazz on a Summer's Day | |
| St. Louis Blues | |
| Imitation of Life | |
| Black Woodstock | |
| Awards | Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award |
| Grammy Hall of Fame | |
| Grammy Award for Best Soul Gospel Performance | |
| Grammy Award for Best Inspirational Performance | |
| Listen artist | www.youtube.com |
| Spouse | Sigmond Galloway |
| Isaac Hockenhull | |
| Siblings | Yvonne Jackson |
| Wilmon Jackson | |
| John A. Jackson, Jr. | |
| Pearl Jackson | |
| Roosevelt Hunter | |
| Parents | Charity Jackson |
| John A. Jackson, Sr. | |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 550325 |
Mahalia Jackson Life story
Mahalia Jackson was an American gospel singer, widely considered one of the most influential vocalists of the 20th century. With a career spanning 40 years, Jackson was integral to the development and spread of gospel blues in black churches throughout the U.S.
Martin Luther King: Surprising facts about civil rights icon
... I have a dream speech was improvised Halfway through his speech at the 1963, gospel singer Mahalia Jackson shouted, " Tell them about the dream, Martin! " The call-out prompted King to pivot to a previous sermon he d delivered, where he described a version of the American Dream that was equal and accessible to all citizens...
BBC Radio 3 to shine light on 'forgotten' composers
... Her arrangement of the spiritual He s Got The Whole World In His Hands later became an international pop hit, recorded by Mahalia Jackson, Perry Como and Laurie London, among others...
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