Mahalia Jackson
Mahalia Jackson , 1911-72, American gospel singer, b. New Orleans. She sang in church choirs during her childhood. Moving (1927) to Chicago, she worked at various menial jobs and sang in churches and at revival meetings, attracting attention for her vigorous, joyful gospel style. As her reputation grew she made numerous recordings, and she gained national recognition with her Carnegie Hall debut in 1950. Jackson toured abroad and appeared on radio and at jazz festivals, refusing to sing the blues in favor of more hopeful devotional songs. At Newport, R.I., in 1958 she sang in Duke Ellington's Black, Brown and Beige. Deeply committed to the civil-rights movement, she was closely associated with the work of Dr. Martin Luther King , Jr.
Bibliography: See her autobiography (1966); studies by P. Oliver (1968) and J. Jackson (1974).
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South Side Story; Starring Barack Obama, Emmett Till, Richard Wright, Mahalia Jackson, Martin Luther King Jr., Muddy Waters, Harold Washington, Richard J. Daley And a Cast of Thousands
Newspaper article from: The Washington Post; 10/5/2008; 700+ words
; ...comes to town," Wade says. There's the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., from 1966, sitting next to the Rev. A.R. Leak...black American achievement. Richard Wright, Lou Rawls, Mahalia Jackson, Albertina Walker, Harold Washington, comic Bernie Mac...
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MAYOR NAGIN, LOCAL ARTS ORGANIZATIONS ANNOUNCE EVENTS FOR MAHALIA JACKSON THEATER
News Wire article from: US Fed News Service, Including US State News; 12/19/2008; 700+ words
; ...tribute to gospel legend Mahalia Jackson, during which Mayor...present the first "Mahalia Jackson Gospel Pioneer Award...headline the "Tribute to Mahalia Jackson," which was coordinated...Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. She sang again...
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Profile: Gospel singer Mahalia Jackson the only woman to take the podium during the March on Washington
Transcript from: NPR Tavis Smiley; 8/28/2003; ; 673 words
; ...her to talk about Mahalia Jackson's row at the march...DUPREE reporting: Mahalia Jackson was an amazing woman...Soundbite of song) Ms. MAHALIA JACKSON: (Singing) Oh...she first met Martin Luther King. But she said on...
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Mayor Nagin and Local Arts Organizations Announce Events for January Grand Re-Opening of Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts.
PR Newswire; 1/6/2009; 700+ words
; ...tribute to gospel legend Mahalia Jackson, during which Mayor...present the first "Mahalia Jackson Gospel Pioneer Award...headline the "Tribute to Mahalia Jackson," which was coordinated...Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. She sang again...
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Mahalia Jackson gave rich voice to sacred songs
Newspaper article from: Chicago Sun-Times; 2/16/1990; 700+ words
; ...meant to be used in the classroom. Mahalia Jackson was one of the greatest singers of...Columbia Records. Her albums included "Mahalia Jackson," "Sweet Little Jesus Boy...She became good friends with Martin Luther King Jr. Throughout her life, she kept...
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MAHALIA JACKSON STORY COMES TO ROANOKE STAGE
Newspaper article from: Roanoke Times & World News; 4/25/2005; ; 700+ words
; ...Johnson saw gospel legend Mahalia Jackson in 1961. She said the show...Helen Hayes Award winner, plays Mahalia Jackson. Actors William Hubbard and...first to finance Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. She also made Roanoke history...
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Got to Tell It: Mahalia Jackson, Queen of Gospel.(Brief Article)
Magazine article from: Black Enterprise; 10/1/1993; ; 525 words
; ...music. In Got To Tell It: Mahalia Jackson, Queen of Gospel, Jules Schwerin...would later go on to produce Mahalia Jackson's 1976 Grammy-winning record...friendship with Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. brought her into the civil...
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 "Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN)")
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A Staple of faith; R&B legend Mavis Staples is carrying on the Staple Singers' messages of hope and respect on a new CD and a live tribute to Mahalia Jackson.(VARIETY / FREETIME)
Newspaper article from: Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN); 1/14/2005; ; 700+ words
; ...of the gospel music world, Mahalia Jackson - told her that she didn't...harmful situation. I know Sister Mahalia Jackson won't sing in clubs, but...everyone from the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. (her Ordway concert is...
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 "Hartford Courant (Hartford, CT)")
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Idol Frenchie Davis Does Mahalia Jackson Justice.
Newspaper article from: Hartford Courant (Hartford, CT); 8/6/2007; 700+ words
; ...production, which stars Frenchie Davis as the legendary Mahalia Jackson. Actor/musicians JMichael and Miche Braden play all the...both dramatically and musically, when Jackson meets Martin Luther King Jr., movingly played by Michael. In powerful scenes she...
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Frenchie Has A New Idol: 'American Idol' Castoff Plays Mahalia Jackson In Touring Musical.
Newspaper article from: Hartford Courant (Hartford, CT); 8/2/2007; 700+ words
; ...role in "Mahalia: A Gospel Musical" because, "Well, Mahalia Jackson is a legend." Indeed, mention Jackson's name, and there...John F. Kennedy's inaugural and the funeral of Martin Luther King Jr., who said a voice like Jackson's comes along "once...
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Mahalia Jackson
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography
Mahalia Jackson Throughout her celebrated career, gospel singer Mahalia Jackson (1911-1972) used her rich, forceful voice and inspiring interpretations...
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Jackson, Mahalia 1911–1972
Book article from: Contemporary Black Biography
Mahalia Jackson 1911 – 1972 Gospel...celebrated career, gospel singer Mahalia Jackson used her rich, forceful voice...devout Baptist who died when Mahalia was five, took care of the six Jackson children and the house, using...
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Jackson, Mahalia
Book article from: Contemporary Musicians
Mahalia Jackson Gospel singer “ The...celebrated career, gospel singer Mahalia Jackson used her rich, forceful voice...devout Baptist who died when Mahalia was five, took care of the six Jackson children and the house, using...
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Reese, Della
Book article from: Contemporary Musicians
...the attention of the legendary Mahalia Jackson. Known as the “ Queen...Jackson recruited Deloreese for her Mahalia Jackson Troupe gospel singers. “...University, 1949-50. Sang with the Mahalia Jackson Troupe, summers, 1945-49...
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Reese, Della 1931–
Book article from: Contemporary Black Biography
...the attention of the legendary Mahalia Jackson. Known as the “ Queen...Jackson recruited Deloreese for her Mahalia Jackson Troupe gospel singers. ‘...University, 1949-50. Sang with the Mahalia Jackson Troupe, summers, 1945-49...
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