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Definition of Mahalia Jackson
1. Noun. United States singer who did much to popularize gospel music (1911-1972).
Lexicographical Neighbors of Mahalia Jackson
Literary usage of Mahalia Jackson
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Jazz on Film and Video in the Library of Congress by Rebecca D. Clear (1994)
"He then discusses Aretha Franklin, Mahalia Jackson and Tommy Dorsey. Distinguishing
spirituals from gospel as the music of the former slaves, ..."
2. Wisdom for the Soul: Five Millennia of Prescriptions for Spiritual Healing by Larry Chang (2006)
"Mahalia Jackson, 1911-1972 ~ Do not be too quick to assume your enemy is a savage
just because he is your enemy. Perhaps he is your enemy because he thinks ..."
3. The Meaning of Mandela: A Literary and Intellectual Celebration by Xolela MacPherson Mangcu, Henry Louis Gates, Cornel West, Wole Soyinka (2007)
"I can imagine him listening to Mahalia Jackson as she says, 'Keep your hand on
the plough, Nelson." Even if earth caught fire, 'Keep your head to the sky, ..."
4. Make a Difference: A Spectacular Breakthrough in the Fight Against Poverty by Gary MacDougal (2005)
"In its heyday Grand Boulevard was the home to such greats as the legendary gospel
singer Mahalia Jackson, world heavyweight boxing champ Joe Louis, ..."
5. Wisdom for the Soul of Black Folk by Larry Chang, Roderick (CON) Terry (2007)
"Mahalia Jackson, 1911-1972 ~ I had a hard lesson to learn, that I could not help
others free their hearts and minds of racial prejudice unless I would do ..."
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