Mahalia Jackson nickname(s):
Halie Jackson
Mahalia Jackson date of birth:
October 26, 1912
How old was Mahalia Jackson when died?
59
Where was Mahalia Jackson born?
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
When did Mahalia Jackson die?
January 27, 1972
Where did Mahalia Jackson die?
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Why did Mahalia Jackson die?
Heart failure & diabetes
Mahalia Jackson body shape:
Large
What color is Mahalia Jackson's hair?
Black
Is Mahalia Jackson gay or straight?
Straight
What religion is Mahalia Jackson?
Baptist
What is Mahalia Jackson's ethnicity?
Black
What is Mahalia Jackson nationality?
American
What is Mahalia Jackson's occupation?
Singer
Mahalia Jackson claim to fame:
Queen of Gospel Music
What genre is Mahalia Jackson's work?
Gospel
What instruments does Mahalia Jackson play?
Voice
Short Biography
Mahalia Jackson (/məˈheɪljə/ mə-HAYL-yə; October 26, 1911 – January 27, 1972) was an American gospel singer. Possessing a powerful 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 was described by entertainer Harry Belafonte as "the single most powerful black woman in the United States". She recorded about 30 albums (mostly for Columbia Records) during her career, and her 45 rpm records included a dozen "golds"—million-sellers.