Mahalia Jackson

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Born
26 October 1911
Born In
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Died
27 January 1972 (aged 60)
Mahalia Jackson (October 26, 1911 – January 27, 1972) was an American gospel singer. Possessing a powerful contralto voice, she was referred to as "The Queen of Gospel". Jackson became one of the most influential gospel singers in the world and was heralded internationally as a singer and civil rights activist. She was described by entertainer Harry Belafonte as "the single most powerful black woman in the United States". She recorded about 30 albums (mostly for Columbia Records) during her career, and her 45 rpm records included a dozen "golds"—million… read more
Mahalia Jackson (October 26, 1911 – January 27, 1972) was an American gospel singer. Possessing a powerful contralto voice, she was referred to as "The Queen of Gospel". Jackson became one of the most influential gospel singers in the world and was heralded internationally as a sing… read more
Mahalia Jackson (October 26, 1911 – January 27, 1972) was an American gospel singer. Possessing a powerful contralto voice, she was referred to as "The Queen of Gospel". Jackson became one of the most influential gospel singers in the world and was heralded internationally as a singer and civil rights activist. She was described by entertainer Harry Bel… read more

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1 Play track Golden Double Series Summertime / Sometimes I feel like a motherless child
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2 Play track The Essential Mahalia Jackson Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho
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3 Play track The Essential Mahalia Jackson Trouble of the World
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4 Play track The Essential Mahalia Jackson His Eye Is on the Sparrow
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5 Play track Mahalia Jackson Sings America's Favorite Hyms Take My Hand Precious Lord
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6 Let's Pray Together Deep River
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7 Play track The Essential Mahalia Jackson Take My Hand, Precious Lord
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8 Play track The Essential Mahalia Jackson How I Got Over - Live
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9 Play track GOSPELS, SPIRITUALS & HYMNS Didn't it rain
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10 The Essential Mahalia Jackson In the Upper Room
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  1. 44,992 listeners

    25 Feb 2004 · 37 tracks

    The Essential Mahalia Jackson
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  2. 17,501 listeners

    1 Jan 1956 · 12 tracks

    Bless This House
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    1 Jan 1962 · 10 tracks

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    1 Jan 1991 · 36 tracks

    Gospels, Spirituals, & Hymns
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