Mahalia Jackson didn't start out with aspirations of becoming the queen of gospel music. She was listening to blues in her earliest days, specifically the songs of Bessie Smith, the empress of the ...

Mahalia Jackson, the New Orleans–born gospel legend, is the focus of 'Glorious Mahalia,' a new release from Kronos Quartet.

MAHALIA, features music by various gospel composers, hymns, and spirituals made famous by Mahalia Jackson. Mahalia is a joyous celebration of the life and music of the world's greatest gospel singer: ...

The legendary Mahalia Jackson provided the soundtrack for the Civil Rights Movement. The legendary gospel singer Mahalia Jackson provided the soundtrack for the Civil Rights Movement, financial ...

Prepare to be captivated by the soul-stirring power of gospel music and the inspirational legacy of Mahalia Jackson in FOR THE LOVE OF MAHALIA, a vibrant new musical set to grace the stage at Encore ...

In reading Eric Feldman’s view on the most significant forgotten historical site in New Orleans, I am reminded of Mahalia Jackson. Nestled in the heart of Uptown New Orleans on Millaudon Street stands ...

Dionne Warwick weighs in on what was special about Mahalia Jackson's voice. "She believed and trusted in god, and was not ashamed -- and would let you know that." Dionne Warwick weighs in on what was ...

Hurricane Katrina dealt New Orleans' arts community a threefold blow when the grandes dames of downtown theater venues — the Saenger, the Orpheum and the Mahalia Jackson Theater — were shuttered, ...

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