Mahalia Jackson is heralded as one of the most influential singers of the 20th century. The gospel legend’s soulful voice both comforted and galvanized African Americans during the Civil Rights ...

On Tuesday, the "What You Did" singer shared some fun group photos from her time at the British Fashion Awards in London on Monday to her Instagram. The photos included her and fellow singers Ella ...

In the past 12 months alone, Leicester-born singer/songwriter Mahalia has announced her biggest nationwide tour to date and has been named “one to watch” by the likes of The Guardian, NME and i-D, and ...

With a new mindset and a chance to breathe from the constraints of traveling the globe, Mahalia sat down with ESSENCE to talk about her future after this quarantine ends, shares what blockbuster songs ...

Mahalia Jackson didn't start out with aspirations of becoming the queen of gospel music. She was listening to blues in her earliest days, specifically the songs of Bessie Smith, the empress of the ...

This article first appeared in the Stars and Stripes Pacific edition, Apr. 26, 1971. It is republished unedited in its original form. Tokyo — Modern soul music is the “same old hash warmed over,” says ...

U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush, left, is greeted by Nedra Fears of the Greater Chatham Initiative next to a statue of gospel singer Mahalia Jackson at the opening ceremony of Mahalia Jackson Court on West 79th ...

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So many people worldwide have been drawn to the immense talent of the late gospel singer and activist Mahalia Jackson. Considered one of the most influential artists of all time and a leader in the ...

We love Louisiana for its slow, sizzling days, its innumerable inventions, and its unforgettable historical figures—from our Original Hot Sauce, to jazz, to Madam C.J. Walker and Louis Armstrong. But ...

Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the Summer 2021 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands now. My introduction to hip hop was through my eldest brother. When we were all young, I must’ve been ...