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Mahalia Jackson
Born 1911-10-26New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
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).
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Movies & roles
A Taste of Heaven: The Ecstatic Song & Gospel of Maestro Raymond Anthony MylesRoleSunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed SullivanSelf (archive footage)Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)Self (archive footage)My Music: A Classic ChristmasSelf (archive footage)Good Evening Ev'rybody: In Celebration of Louis ArmstrongSelfMahalia Jackson - A Gospel ConfessionRoleMahalia Jackson Sings the Songs Of ChristmasSelf4 Little GirlsSelf - During March on Washington (archive footage)Mahalia Jackson: The Power and the GloryRoleAretha Franklin: The Queen of SoulSelf (archive footage)MahaliaSelf - VocalsAnd Now They Call It SoulSelfKing: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to MemphisSelf (archive footage)Black WoodstockSelfThe Best ManMahalia JacksonJazz on a Summer's DaySelfImitation of LifeChoir SoloistSt. Louis BluesBessie May