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Singer

American gospel singer known as the 'Queen of Gospel'. Mahalia Jackson was renowned for her powerful voice and emotional expression. Her musical career spanned over half a century, influencing countless people.

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Famous Mahalia Jackson Quotes

“Gospel music is nothing but singing of good tidings -- spreading the good news. It will last as long as any music because it is sung straight from the human heart.”

Heart Women Music Christianity Singing Civil Rights Activist Human Heart Good News Tidings Gospel Music

Author:Mahalia Jackson

“Gospel music in those days of the early 1930s was really taking wing. It was the kind of music colored people had left behind them down South and they liked it because it was just like a letter from home.”

People Kind Home Left Behinds Music Letters Wings South Left Behind 1930s Gospel Music

Book:Movin' on Up

Source: Movin' on Up

“It is easy to be independent when you've got money. But to be independent when you haven't got a thing, that's the Lord's test.”

Easy Poor Money Lord Havens Tests Independent Independence Singers African American Famous Inspirational Gospel Music

Book:Movin' on Up

Source: Movin' on Up

“Gospel music rhythms are not African in origin, although I know that's what the jazz experts say.”

Knows Jazz Rhythm Experts Gospel Music Gospel Songs

Author:Mahalia Jackson

About the Author

Born: October 26, 1911
Died: January 27, 1972
Known for: Singer
Quotes: 41

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