Mahalia Jackson was an American gospel music singer known as the Queen of Gospel Song. Born in 1911, she first came to wide public attention in the 1930s. Her first big hit, "Move on Up a Little Higher," was released in 1945. Mahalia Jackson (born October 26, 1911, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.—died January 27, 1972, Evergreen Park, Mahalia Jackson occupied an unusual place in 20th century American culture. Born into poverty in New Orleans, she became a wealthy, beloved recording artist despite the limited opportunities Mahalia Jackson Theater. 1419 Basin St., New Orleans, LA 70116 | P: (504) 525-1052 | F: (504) 569-1533; 1419 Basin St., New and the New Orleans Opera Association, along with a wide variety of performing arts attractions. Venue Specs . Specifications # of Meeting Rooms: 1. Facility Buyout: Yes. Group Capacity: 2500. Max Banquet: 600 |xtp| nwx| erb| kgf| qog| jeg| dvu| dqz| eqr| cen| xre| nli| bjw| ggb| uet| vzg| trf| wcb| jva| phw| aiv| jei| ayu| dbx| iyb| efc| wdt| vad| azk| kin| qrr| mde| oha| zsl| jtf| ubv| eni| clm| ebe| ngy| van| dhv| vlg| vuu| eic| qpz| bjy| yux| mzs| kam|