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Mahalia Jackson, Gospel Singer

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Mahalia Jackson was gospel music's first superstar, a woman whose drive, talent, and charismatic personality transformed the music, carrying it from America's black churches to the concert halls of the world. She revolutionized gospel music by infusing it with catchy blues inflections. Off the stage, she became actively involved in politics and the civil rights movement. Even today, her records continue to sell in millions-a testimony to the greatness of gospel's greatest star and to an unforgettable voice.

This is part of Chelsea House Publishers' American Women of Achievement series. This ebook contains the complete text from the original print version.


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Mahalia Jackson was gospel music's first superstar, a woman whose drive, talent, and charismatic personality transformed the music, carrying it from America's black churches to the concert halls of the world. She revolutionized gospel music by infusing it with catchy blues inflections. Off the stage, she became actively involved in politics and the civil rights movement. Even today, her records continue to sell in millions-a testimony to the greatness of gospel's greatest star and to an unforgettable voice.

This is part of Chelsea House Publishers' American Women of Achievement series. This ebook contains the complete text from the original print version.


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