Bibliograph

Mahalia Jackson, the voice of gospel and civil rights, Barbara Kramer

Type

Label

Mahalia Jackson, the voice of gospel and civil rights, Barbara Kramer

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes discography (p. 118), bibliographical references (p. 125) and index

resource.biographical

individual biography

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Mahalia Jackson

Nature of contents

discographiesbibliography

Oclc number

50643643

Responsibility statement

Barbara Kramer

Series statement

African-American biographies

Sub title

the voice of gospel and civil rights

Summary

A biography of the renowned gospel singer who hoped that her art would further the cause of civil rights for African Americans

Table Of Contents

"I been 'buked and I been scorned" -- A small girl with a big voice -- A new start -- A "fish-and-bread" singer -- "Move on up a little higher" -- A turning point -- Civil rights, television, and the movies -- Traveling to the Holy Land -- Love and loss -- A star that continues to shine

Target audience

pre adolescent

Classification