Tell me a bio of Mahalia Jackson.
Mahalia Jackson (October 26, 1911 – January 27, 1972) was an American gospel singer who is often referred to as "The Queen of Gospel Music." Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, Jackson grew up in a musical family and was exposed to gospel music from an early age. She began singing in her local church and quickly gained a reputation for her powerful voice and emotional performances.

In the 1930s, Jackson moved to Chicago, Illinois, where she joined the Greater Salem Baptist Church and became a member of the choir. She also began performing on local radio stations and at various gospel events. In 1937, she recorded her first gospel record, "I'll Move On Up a-Soon," which became a major success and helped establish her career.

Throughout the 1940s and 1950s, Jackson continued to record and perform, releasing numerous hit records and touring extensively. She was known for her soulful voice and her ability to convey deep emotion in her singing. Jackson's performances were often marked by long, improvised solos, which showcased her vocal prowess and her connection to the music.

In the 1960s, Jackson became involved in the civil rights movement, using her music to raise awareness and support for the cause. She performed at various civil rights events, including the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom in 1963, where she sang "I Have a Dream" after Martin Luther King Jr.'s famous speech.

Jackson continued to perform and record throughout the 1960s and 1970s, releasing several albums and performing at various concerts and events. She remained a beloved figure in the gospel music world and was known for her generosity and kindness to other musicians.

Mahalia Jackson passed away on January 27, 1972, at the age of 60. She left behind a legacy as one of the greatest gospel singers of all time, and her music continues to inspire and move people around the world.
Mahalia Jackson (October 26, 1911 – January 27, 1972) was an American gospel singer who is often referred to as "The Queen of Gospel Music." Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, Jackson grew up in a musical family and was exposed to gospel music from an early age. She began singing in her local church and quickly gained a reputation for her powerful voice and emotional performances.

In the 1930s, Jackson moved to Chicago, Illinois, where she joined the Greater Salem Baptist Church and became a member of the choir. She also began performing on local radio stations and at various gospel events. In 1937, she recorded her first gospel record, "I'll Move On Up a-Soon," which became a major success and helped establish her career.

Throughout the 1940s and 1950s, Jackson continued to record and perform, releasing numerous hit records and touring extensively. She was known for her soulful voice and her ability to convey deep emotion in her singing
Mahalia Jackson was an American gospel singer.
Mahalia Jackson (October 26, 1911 – January 27, 1972) was an American gospel singer who is often referred to as "The Queen of Gospel Music
Mahalia Jackson was born on October 26, 1911.
Mahalia Jackson (October 26, 1911 – January 27, 1972) was an American gospel singer who is often referred to as "The Queen of Gospel Music
Mahalia Jackson died on January 27, 1972.
Mahalia Jackson (October 26, 1911 – January 27, 1972) was an American gospel singer who is often referred to as "The Queen of Gospel Music
Mahalia Jackson is often referred to as "The Queen of Gospel Music."
Mahalia Jackson (October 26, 1911 – January 27, 1972) was an American gospel singer who is often referred to as "The Queen of Gospel Music
Jackson was born in New Orleans, Louisiana.
" Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, Jackson grew up in a musical family and was exposed to gospel music from an early age
Jackson grew up in a musical family.
" Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, Jackson grew up in a musical family and was exposed to gospel music from an early age
Jackson was exposed to gospel music from an early age.
" Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, Jackson grew up in a musical family and was exposed to gospel music from an early age
She began singing in her local church.
 She began singing in her local church and quickly gained a reputation for her powerful voice and emotional performances
She quickly gained a reputation for her powerful voice.
 She began singing in her local church and quickly gained a reputation for her powerful voice and emotional performances
She quickly gained a reputation for her emotional performances.
 She began singing in her local church and quickly gained a reputation for her powerful voice and emotional performances
Jackson joined the Greater Salem Baptist Church.
In the 1930s, Jackson moved to Chicago, Illinois, where she joined the Greater Salem Baptist Church and became a member of the choir
Jackson became a member of the choir.
In the 1930s, Jackson moved to Chicago, Illinois, where she joined the Greater Salem Baptist Church and became a member of the choir
She began performing on local radio stations.
 She also began performing on local radio stations and at various gospel events
She began performing at various gospel events.
 She also began performing on local radio stations and at various gospel events
Jackson continued to record throughout the 1940s and 1950s.
Throughout the 1940s and 1950s, Jackson continued to record and perform, releasing numerous hit records and touring extensively
Jackson continued to perform throughout the 1940s and 1950s.
Throughout the 1940s and 1950s, Jackson continued to record and perform, releasing numerous hit records and touring extensively
Jackson toured extensively during the 1940s and 1950s.
Throughout the 1940s and 1950s, Jackson continued to record and perform, releasing numerous hit records and touring extensively