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Mahalia Jacksons rise from a young choir soloist in New Orleans to Americas most famous gospel singer is a stirring story of social and musical historyBorn poor in New Orleans in 1911, young Mahalia Jackson was told tolet it out when she sang the gospel at church each Sunday Swaying and clapping her hands, she astonished everyone who heard her powerful voice As her fame grew, her soulful voice helped introduce gospel music to the world and brought hope to thousands of civil rights workers who marched for equality in the 1960s Through it all, Mahalias faith in God never wavered and her talent remained a shining light Roxane Orgills compelling narrative, accompanied by more than fifty photographs, brings drama, depth, and immediacy to the life of the worlds most famous gospel singer
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ISBN10:0763610119
ISBN13: 9780763610111
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