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Mahalia Jackson: Quick Facts

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Born October 26, 1911 • New Orleans • Louisiana
Died January 27, 1972 (aged 60) • Illinois
Awards And Honors Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum (1997) • Grammy Award (1976) • Grammy Award (1962) • Grammy Award (1961)

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