Mahalia Jackson's first records were made on an as yet missing 78, recorded in 1931. Read More
In 1927, Mahalia moved to Chicago in 1927 where she gave an impromptu performance of her favorite hymn "Hand Me Down My Favorite Trumpet, Gabriel." Read More
Mahalia Jackson (1911 - 1972) was one of America's greatest gospel artists. Read More
General critical consensus holds Mahalia Jackson as the greatest gospel singer ever to live; a major crossover success whose ... Read the full Mahalia Jackson bio.