Mahalia Jackson (/ məˈheɪliə / mə-HAY-lee-ə; born Mahala Jackson; October 26, 1911 – January 27, 1972) [a] was an American gospel singer, widely considered one of the most influential …

Nov 29, 2025 · Mahalia Jackson (born October 26, 1911, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.—died January 27, 1972, Evergreen Park, near Chicago, Illinois) was an American gospel music …

Feb 23, 2025 · In August 1963, Mahalia joined Martin Luther King, a long-time friend, before a crowd of 250,000 at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C., where she preceded the civil …

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Feb 24, 2025 · Explore the life of Mahalia Jackson, the legendary gospel singer known for her powerful voice and impact on music and civil rights.

Born in New Orleans in 1911, Mahalia Jackson grew up in a shotgun home shared by 13 people. Raised by her Aunt Duke after her mother died in 1917, economic circumstances forced …

Jul 25, 2023 · Billboard spoke with Mahalia about her new album IRL, turning 25, overcoming criticism, and how her love for 2000s hip-hop helped shape her career.

Mahalia Burkmar (born May 1, 1998), better known by her stage name Mahalia, is a British singer-songwriter and actress hailing from Leicester, England.

Mahalia Jackson’s passionate contralto brought sensuality and forceful expression to gospel music. Born in New Orleans, she inherited the city’s legacy of musical excellence and passed …

With her magnificently powerful contralto voice, superb rhythmic control and passionate commitment to her music, the late Mahalia Jackson remains widely considered the best of all …