Mahalia Jacksons birthday is Sunday! And remember that tomorrow Saturday (October 25) at the French Market, there will be a special Mahalia Jacksons Birthday Celebration, in partnership with the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park. It takes place from noon to 4 pm, and includes live music, film screenings, and lectures celebrating the internationally acclaimed gospel singer and civil rights activist. Details: frenchmarket.org/event/mahalia-jacksons-birthday-celebration/ And heres Mahalia herself singing Didnt It Rain, from 1958.
Posted on: Fri, 24 Oct 2014 19:43:10 +0000