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

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 ...

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 ...

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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 ...