Mahalia Jackson (October 26, 1911 – January 27, 1972) was an American gospel singer, widely regarded as the best in the history of the genre. Mahalia Jackson became one of the most influential gospel singers in the world. She recorded about 30 albums (mostly for Columbia Records) during her career, and her 45 rpm records included a dozen "golds"?million-sellers. Early life Mahalia Jackson grew up in the "Black Pearl" section of the Carrollton neighborhood of Uptown New Orleans, Louisiana. The three room dwelling on Pitt Street housed thirteen people. This included Mahalia, whom they affectionately called ?Halie? for short after her aunt also named Mahalia, her brother Roosevelt, whom they called Peter, and her mother Charity. Several aunts and cousins lived in the house as well. Family members conferred upon the aunt the title of Aunt Duke. She was rewarded with the name because she held the title

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