Acting
Mahalia Jackson
1911-1972
Known for Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised), Imitation of Life, Jazz on a Summer's Day.
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Born10/26/1911
Died01/27/1972
AgeDied at 60
BirthplaceNew Orleans, Louisiana, USA
DepartmentActing
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).
