Today In History Mahalia Jackson, known as the Queen of Gospel, is revered as one of the greatest musical figures in U.S. history., was born in New Orleans, LA, on this date October 26, 1911. Mahalia Jackson started singing as a child at Mount Moriah Baptist Church and went on to become one of the most revered gospel figures in the United States. Her recording of “Move On Up a Little Higher” was a major hit and she subsequently became an international figure for music lovers from a variety of backgrounds. She worked with artists like Duke Ellington and Thomas A. Dorsey and also sang at the 1963 March on Washington at the request of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. One of my fondest memories of Mahalia Jackson is when I watched her performance in the film Imitation of Life. CARTER™️ Magazine carter-mag.com #wherehistoryandhiphopmeet #historyandhiphop365 #cartermagazine #carter #mahaliajackson #gospel #blackhistorymonth #blackhistory #history #staywoke https://www.instagram.com/p/CkLJ9qnLzHN/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
