Jackson,Mahalia

Jackson,Mahalia
Jackson, Mahalia. 1911-1972.
American singer whose powerful performances and recordings, such as “Move on up a Little Higher” (1945), did much to popularize gospel music among general audiences.

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  • Jackson, Mahalia — (26 oct. 1911, Nueva Orleans, La., EE.UU.–27 ene. 1972, Evergreen Park, Ill.). Cantante estadounidense de música gospel. Siendo niña, Jackson cantaba en el coro de la iglesia de Nueva Orleans donde su padre era pastor. Aprendió canciones sacras,… …   Enciclopedia Universal

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  • Jackson — /jak seuhn/, n. 1. Andrew ( Old Hickory ), 1767 1845, U.S. general: 7th president of the U.S. 1829 37. 2. Lady Barbara. See Ward, Barbara. 3. Helen Hunt (Helen Maria Fiske), 1830 85, U.S. novelist and poet. 4. Jesse L(ouis), born 1941, U.S.… …   Universalium

  • Mahalia Jackson — noun United States singer who did much to popularize gospel music (1911 1972) • Syn: ↑Jackson • Instance Hypernyms: ↑singer, ↑vocalist, ↑vocalizer, ↑vocaliser * * * Mahalia …   Useful english dictionary

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