Mahalia Jackson

Mahalia Jackson

  • Birthday: 1911-10-26
  • Deathday: 1972-01-27
  • Place of birth: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Mahalia Jackson (October 26, 1911 – January 27, 1972) was an American gospel singer. Possessing a contralto voice, she was referred to as "The Queen of Gospel". She became one of the most influential gospel singers in the world and was heralded internationally as a singer and civil rights activist. She recorded about 30 albums (mostly for Columbia Records) during her career, and her 45 rpm records included a dozen "golds" (million-sellers).

Filmography

Mahalia

1975

As Self - Vocals

Aretha Franklin: The Queen of Soul

1988

As Self (archive footage)

St. Louis Blues

1958

As Bessie May

The Best Man

1964

As Mahalia Jackson

My Music: A Classic Christmas

2019

As Self (archive footage)

Imitation of Life

1959

As Choir Soloist

King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to Memphis

1970

As Self (archive footage)

4 Little Girls

1997

As Self - During March on Washington (archive footage)

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