Mahalia Jackson
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).
Known For
Choir Soloist
Imitation of Life
Mahalia Jackson
The Best Man
Self (archive footage)
Aretha Franklin: The Queen of Soul
Self
Good Evening Ev'rybody: In Celebration of Louis Armstrong
Mahalia Jackson: The Power and the Glory
A Taste of Heaven: The Ecstatic Song & Gospel of Maestro Raymond Anthony Myles
Self - During March on Washington (archive footage)
4 Little Girls
Black Woodstock
Bessie May
St. Louis Blues
Self (archive footage)
My Music: A Classic Christmas
Self - Vocals
Mahalia
Self
Jazz on a Summer's Day
Mahalia Jackson - A Gospel Confession
Self (archive footage)
King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to Memphis
Self (archive footage)
Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)
Self
Mahalia Jackson Sings the Songs Of Christmas
Self (archive footage)
Sunday Best
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
17
Gender
Female
Birthday
1911-10-26
Place of Birth
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Also Known As