Remembering Mahalia Jackson Today, Born 115 Years Ago on October 26, 1911

October 26, 2026 Albumism Staff

Please join the Albumism team in celebrating Mahalia Jackson’s musical legacy and revisit audio & video highlights from her career below!

Born: October 26, 1911
Died: January 27, 1972
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