Mahalia Jackson Sings At Church First Time
BLACK MUSIC MOMENT #85: Mahalia Jackson Sings At Church First Time
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Plymouth Rock Baptist Church, 233 Hillary Street, New Orleans, LA 70118
When: 1916
What: Her singing career started at the age of four and Mahalia Jackson would go on to become easily the most renowned Gospel singer of all time. Through her music she pressed for the cause of Civil Rights.
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