Jackson, Mahalia1911–1972.
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Tweet American singer whose powerful performances and recordings, such as "Move On Up a Little Higher" (1948), did much to popularize gospel music among general audiences. (click for a larger image) Mahalia Jackson1962 photograph by Carl Van Vechten (1880–1964) |
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