Jackson, Mahalia, 1911-1972
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Jackson, Mahalia, 1911-1972
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1911-1972
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ジャクソン, マヘリア, 1911-1972
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マヘリア
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Jackson, Halie, 1911-1972
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Jackson, Mahala, 1911-1972
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Mahala
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1911-1972
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Biographical History
Mahalia Jackson (b. Oct. 26, 1911, New Orleans, LA–d. Jan. 27, 1972, Evergreen Park, IL) was one of the most well-known gospel singers of the 20th century. She began singing in church and when she moved to Chicago at age 16 she continued that. In fact, she refused to sing secular music. In 1947 Jackson signed with the Apollo record label and recorded many hits. She was the first gospel singer to perform at Carnegie Hall in 1950. She also performed gospel at the Newport Jazz Festival and sang at John F. Kennedy's inaugural ball in 1961
Jackson was also a key member of the Civil Rights movement and is known for singing at the March on Washington in August of 1963.
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External Related CPF
https://viaf.org/viaf/12491664
https://www.worldcat.org/identities/lccn-n50027942
https://id.loc.gov/authorities/n50027942
https://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q206466
http://cbw.iath.virginia.edu/women_display.php?id=21098
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African American singers
African American women
African American women singers
Gospel music
Gospel musicians
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Americans
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Singers
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Chicago
IL, US
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New Orleans
LA, US
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Evergreen Park
IL, US
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