Mahalia Jackson
(1911-1972)
American gospel singer
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Mahalia Jackson ( mə-HAY-lee-ə; born Mahala Jackson; October 26, 1911 – January 27, 1972) was an American gospel singer, widely considered one of the most influential vocalists of the 20th century. With a career spanning 40 years, Jackson was integral to the development and spread of gospel blues in black churches throughout the U.S. During a time when racial segregation was pervasive in American society, she met considerable and unexpected success in a recording career, selling an estimated 22 million records and performing in front of integrated and secular audiences in concert halls around the world.
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Mahala Jackson 26 October 1911 New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
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27 January 1972 (aged 60) Evergreen Park, Illinois, USA
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| Zodiac | Scorpio |
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