Mahalia Jackson
Mahalia Jackson 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 was described by entertainer Harry Belafonte as "the single most powerful black woman in the United States". She recorded about 30 albums during her career, and her 45 rpm records included a dozen "golds"—million-sellers.
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Female
Date of Birth
October 26th, 1911
Age
114
Birth Place
United States of America, Louisiana
Date of Death
January 27th, 1972
Died Aged
60
Star Sign
Scorpio
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