The history of American gospel music stretches back before the dawn of recorded music in the early 20th century. The African-American version began as Methodist hymnals sung with emerging blues and jazz influences. So it s possible that there was a greater, more definitive sanctified singer than Mahalia Jackson, born in 1911 in New Orleans, LA. It s just that no one knows of anyone better. And that may be because such a person never existed.In any case, Jackson's rise coincided with the advent of easily available and affordable recorded music. And in the African-American community of the 20s t... [Read More]
Like many singers of the 1950s and 60s, Mahalia Jackson was never afraid to try different musical styles to expand her horizons, although some of her efforts alienated her fanbase. She was, they felt, the best gospel singer of the age and had no need to delve into blues, jazz or R&B. If that was the case, then they would have been especially pleased with Bless This House, an album that features pianist Mildred Falls and organist Ralph Jones and their ensemble. There are still elements other than gospel to be found, including the jazz influenced Let the Church Roll On, whilst the blues influenc... [Read More]
Forty-five years after her death, Mahalia Jackson remains the world's most famous gospel singer. "Moving On Up A Little Higher" explores Mahalia's roots, as she performs hymns of her childhood and reunites with her mentor, Thomas A. Dorsey. These performances date from 1946 to 1957, when Mahalia's voice was at it's golden best. Highlights include the only known recording of Mahalia, accompanied by Thomas A. Dorsey, two live versions of her first and greatest hit, "Move On Up A Little Higher" and two of her most important concerts: a 1951 symposium that introduced her to a larger, interracial p... [Read More]
Narrated by Paul Winfield, follow the course of Mahalia's extraordinary life, from her humble beginnings to her breakthrough with Columbia Records and her ascendancy to Carnegie Hall and the great stages of Europe. Mahalia's story will be told via never-before-seen photographs, archival footage and interviews with those who knew her best.
Track listings: Disc: 1 1. Amazing Grace 2. Didn't It Rain? 3. Go Tell It On The Mountain 4. Let The Church Roll On 5. A Satisfied Mind 6. Nobody Knows The Trouble I've Seen 7. I'm On My Way To Canaan 8. There's Not A Friend Like Jesus 9. Walk Over God's Heaven 10. Out Of The Depths 11. No Room At The Inn 12. One God 13. I Have A Friend 14. Said He Would 15. Walk With Me 16. My Desire 17. The Holy Babe 18. I Walked Into The Garden 19. If You Just Keep Still 20. Jesus - Mahalia Jackson 21. Just A Little While To Stay Here 22. Without A Song 23. I B... [Read More]
Two CD compilation featuring performances by Mahalia Jackson, widely regarded as the best vocalist in the history of Gospel music. With her recordings, she did more to popularize the genre than any other performer, finding fame in the US and throughout Europe. 50 tracks including best-known songs 'The Upper Room', 'Go Tell It on the Mountain', 'Amazing Grace', 'I Can Put My Trust in Jesus' and 'Silent Night'. Music Club. 2006.
We Shall Overcome/Take My Hand Precious Lord/Just A Closer Walk With Thee/There Is A Balm In Gilead/The Old Rugged Cross/Rock of Ages/How I Got Over/If I Can Help Somebody/He's Got The Whole World In His Hands/An Evening Prayer.
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