Mahalia Jackson
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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).
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| Birthday | 1911-10-26 |
| Deathday | 1972-01-27 |
| Gender | Female |
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| Place of Birth | New Orleans, Louisiana, USA |
| Popularity | 0.0872 |