Got to Tell it: Mahalia Jackson, Queen of Gospel - Tapa dura

"This book offers an intriguing glimpse into the life of an important figure in African American history."--Library Journal"An affectionate yet relatively candid portrayal of New Orleans-born contralto Mahalia Jackson."--Publishers Weekly"A fine biography, and a valuable contribution to the too-sparse literature on gospel music."--Kirkus Reviews "This book offers an intriguing glimpse into the life of an important figure in African American history."--Library Journal "An affectionate yet relatively candid portrayal of New Orleans-born contralto Mahalia Jackson."--Publishers Weekly "A fine biography, and a valuable contribution to the too-sparse literature on gospel music."--Kirkus Reviews "This book offers an intriguing glimpse into the life of an important figure in African American history."--Library Journal "An affectionate yet relatively candid portrayal of New Orleans-born contralto Mahalia Jackson."--Publishers Weekly "A fine biography, and a valuable contribution to the too-sparse literature on gospel music."--Kirkus Reviews "This book offers an intriguing glimpse into the life of an important figure in African American history."--Library Journal"An affectionate yet relatively candid portrayal of New Orleans-born contralto Mahalia Jackson."--Publishers Weekly"A fine biography, and a valuable contribution to the too-sparse literature on gospel music."--Kirkus Reviews

A portrait of one of the world's greatest singers of gospel music, whose passion and style have influenced popular singers such as Aretha Franklin. The book traces Jackson's career from her early days in Mississippi, through the church choirs of Chicago, to international fame.