Music · Religion · 1911–1972

Mahalia Jackson

American gospel singer who influenced twentieth-century music

Did you know?She was a close friend of Martin Luther King Jr and encouraged him to speak about his dream during his most famous speech.

Mahalia Jackson ( mə-HAY-lee-ə; born Mahala Jackson; October 26, 1911 – January 27, 1972) was an American gospel singer, widely considered one of the most influential vocalists of the 20th century.

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