Mahalia Jackson

Mahalia Jackson (October 26, 1911 – January 27, 1972) was an American gospel singer and musician. She was born in New Orleans. She had many hit songs during her career. She was in Evergreen Park,IL in 1972 when she died. She lived with her Aunt Duke when her mother died in 1917. She started to sing at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church at the age of 12.

Category:Singers from New Orleans
Category:Musicians from New Orleans
Category:American gospel singers
Category:American gospel musicians
Category:African-American singers
Category:1911 births
Category:1972 deaths