Mahalia

Featuring music by various gospel composers, as well as hymns and spirituals made famous by Mahalia Jackson. MAHALIA is a joyous celebration of the life and music of the world's greatest gospel singer. This humble, deeply religious woman whose expressive, full-throated voice carried her from a three-room shanty in New Orleans to appearances before presidents and royalty. The Joy and inspiration of Mahalia's heartfelt songs provide a counterpoint to the urgent messages delivered by her friend, Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. Mahalia Jackson became the musical voice of the civil rights movement.