From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Mahalia Jackson (October 26, 1911 – January 27, 1972) was an American gospel singer. Possessing a contralto voice, she was referred to as "The Queen of Gospel".

The musical partnership between Sister Rosetta Tharpe and Marie Knight is brought to life by Beverley Knight and Ntombizodwa Ndlovu in George Brant's play. Read more on LondonTheatre.co.uk.

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - On this day in history, in 1911, the “Queen of Gospel,” Mahalia Jackson, was born. The first Mahalia ...

Comedian, actor and former Saturday Night Live writer John Mulaney is coming back to New Orleans next year as part of his Mister Whatever tour. A raft of new dates announced Monday for Mulaney's tour ...

Hearts across East Texas are heavy after the passing of Willie Mae Durham, a beloved gospel singer whose powerful, soulful voice inspired generations. Durham, 91, formerly of Lufkin, died Oct. 1 in ...

Leonard Michael learned to cook at home while growing up in New Jersey, but he got really excited about cooking while watching celebrity chefs on TV. He applied to compete on “MasterChef” and ended up ...

Rescued footage of the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival showcases artists from Nina Simone to Sly and the Family Stone. Sly Stone was among the performers on stage during the Harlem Cultural Festival in ...

A lieutenant to Martin Luther King Jr. and a fellow preacher, he played a vital role in organizing voting-rights protests in 1965 that began with “Bloody Sunday.” By Peter Applebome The Rev. Jesse L.

A who's who of Chicago politics celebrated the legendary civil rights leader the Rev. Jesse Jackson for his 84th birthday on Saturday. But Jackson himself was not at the event. Jackson turns 84 on ...