1.6K views · 49 reactions | Mahalia Jackson, one of the finest gospel singers of the 20th century, was born 26 October 1911 in New Orleans. She moved to Chicago in 1927 and began to sing at Sunday service. In 1931, her first recording was produced. "Mahalia Jackson Sings" aired in 1962 on WBKB-Channel 7 Monday through Friday at 7:55 am. | Museum of Broadcast Communications | Facebook

Mahalia Jackson live at Newport Festival in 1958… #mahaliajackson #jazz #gospel #gospelmusic #singer #vocalist #blackartist #sunday #happysunday #band #bass #concert #festival #happyday #grammys | Hangout - Jazz, Blues and Lounge Music

100 reactions | The countdown is on to my “In Real Life” tour in North America!!! Sooo excited to see all of your faces – make sure and buy your tickets now!! | Mahalia Music | Facebook