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23rd Bill Russell Lecture: Mahalia Jackson: The Queen of Gospel Music, Wednesday, April 20, 2022 6:00PM

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Wednesday, April 20, 2022 6:00PM

Name

23rd Bill Russell Lecture: Mahalia Jackson: The Queen of Gospel Music

Description

Mahalia Jackson; The William Russell Jazz Collection at The Historic New Orleans Collection, acquisition made possible by the Clarisse Claiborne Grima Fund, 92-48-L.20Williams Research Center, 410 Chartres Street
sponsored by the Derbes Family Foundation

With a career spanning 40 years, Mahalia Jackson is widely considered one of the most influential vocalists of the 20th century. She was a trailblazer whose devotion to God and singular voice changed gospel music forever. For the 23rd annual Bill Russell lecture, Dr. Mark Burford, Dr. Valerie Francis, and vocalist Andaiye Alimayu present a night of lecture and music to celebrate Jackson’s extraordinary life and career.

Admission is $20; $15 for THNOC members; and free for Caillot Circle, Mahalia Society, Jackson Society, Laussat Society, and Bienville Circle members. Reservations must be paid in advance. Not a member? Join now!

To receive your member discount, sign in by clicking the "Login" button in the upper left-hand corner, then add the tickets to your cart. Your discount will appear after adding the tickets to your cart. If you are having difficulty, call (504) 598-7146 or email events@hnoc.org.

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Above: Mahalia Jackson; ca. 1954; photograph by Sam Rosenberg?; The William Russell Jazz Collection at The Historic New Orleans Collection, acquisition made possible by the Clarisse Claiborne Grima Fund, 92-48-L.20