Mahalia Jackson recorded on a major label for the first time in 1937, to mixed reviews. Mahalia Jackson records on a major label for the first time in 1937 -- and surprisingly, the Queen of Gospel's ...

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 ...

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 ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) When Mahalia Jackson sings, Heaven listens. And if you’ve ever had one of her songs catch you mid-tear, mid-praise, or mid-testimony — then you already know the power she holds.

(ThyBlackMan.com) This marks the third time we’ve found ourselves returning to the music and ministry of the great Mahalia Jackson—and honestly, it still feels like we’ve only scratched the surface.