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My Take
Mahalia Jackson is, for me, the rare artist whose accolades almost feel beside the point. The Grammy Lifetime Achievement, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Walk of Fame star, all earned, yet what moves me is the sheer conviction in her voice. Born in New Orleans in 1911, she didn't just sing gospel, she carried it into Black churches across America and made it a force in the civil rights era. I find her one of the most quietly powerful figures of the twentieth century. She convinces me that a song can be a prayer, and that belief, sung loudly enough, can move a nation.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Mahalia Jackson
- Name (Japanese)
- マヘリア・ジャクソン
- Reading
- まへりあ・じゃくそん
- Born
- October 26, 1911 – January 27, 1972
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Boar
- Origin
- New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- gospel singer / musician / religious leader / singer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 1972 Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
- Gospel Music Hall of Fame
- 1961 Grammy Award for Best Inspirational Performance
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- 1997 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
- 1967 Order of Lincoln
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Mahalia Jackson born?
October 26, 1911 – January 27, 1972.
Where is Mahalia Jackson from?
Mahalia Jackson is from New Orleans, Louisiana, United States.
What does Mahalia Jackson do?
Mahalia Jackson works as gospel singer, musician, religious leader, singer.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.