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).
Awards & recognition
- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame · 1997
- Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award · 1972
- Order of Lincoln · 1967
- Grammy Award — Best Inspirational Performance · 1961
- Gospel Music Hall of Fame
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- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Filmography16 titles
Mahalia Jackson: The Power and the Glory
Good Evening Ev'rybody: In Celebration of Louis Armstrong
Black Woodstock
St. Louis Blues
Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Imitation of Life
King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to Memphis
The Best Man
Jazz on a Summer's Day
4 Little Girls
What's My Line?
The Ed Sullivan Show
Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan
Flip
Mahalia Jackson Sings the Songs Of Christmas