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Mahalia Jackson was famous as a singer. More that that, she was a gospel singer. Her style and renditions made her famous around the world. As a black singer, she "crossed over" racial lines with her worship songs.
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What legendary gospel singer sang at Dr Martin Luther King Jr's funeral?
Mahalia Jackson Apex!
What legendary gospel singer sang just prior to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.s' i have a dream speech during the march on Washington?
Mahalia Jackson
What legendary gospel singer sang at John F Kennedy's inauguration?
Mahalia Jackson
Who delivered the main eulogy at Mahalia Jackson's funeral?
Martin luther king jr
Who sang Martin Luther King Jr's favorite gospel song Precious Lord Take My Hand after his funeral procession in 1968?
Mahalia Jackson sang Martin Luther King's favorite gospel song in 1968. This was at his funeral.
What was Mahalia Jackson famous for and what did they call her?
she was famous for singing gospel songs .
Who are mahalia Jackson's kids?
Mahalia Jackson never had any children
What is the date of Mahalia Jackson's death?
Mahalia Jackson died January 27,1972.
What is Mahalia Jackson's birthday?
Mahalia Jackson was born on October 26, 1911.
Who is the first lady of gospel?
Sister Tharpe
What was Mahalia Jackson middle name?
Her middle name was Shelia, pronounced "Shell-yuh."
Who are famous alto gospel singers?
Two of the very best were Ethel Waters and Mahalia Jackson.
Who wrote you found the answer sand by mahalia Jackson?
who was the writer for most of the songs mahalia jackson sings
Who wrote the gospel song move upstairs?
who wrote the gospel song move in my room upstairs
What songs did mahalia Jackson sing?
Aretha Franklin and others.. search archives for Ebony or Jet magazine circa 1972
Was Mahalia Jackson black?
Yes, Mahalia was all african american
Why is what Mahalia Jackson did a great accomplishment?
mahalia jackson greatest accomplishment was to become a great singer and never stoped what she is doingg..
