KnowraMahalia JacksonLinked fromLinked fromThe 5 pages that link to Mahalia Jackson, each with the reason it gives.All 5Related 4Compared with 1Gospel musicRelated: Her career helped carry church-rooted gospel singing onto national and international stages.Aretha FranklinCompared with: Jackson represents the gospel tradition Franklin inherited while building a career across sacred and popular music.Vocal performanceRelated: Her expressive phrasing and intensity exemplify gospel’s vocal traditions.Thomas A. DorseyRelated: Jackson became a leading interpreter of Dorsey’s songs and worked closely with him.Billy PrestonRelated: As a child, Preston performed with Jackson, an early sign of his exceptional keyboard talent.