Mahalia Jackson born October 26, 1911, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. Was an American gospel singer, With a career spanning 40 years, Jackson was integral to the development and spread of gospel blues throughout the U.S. Nationwide recognition came for Jackson in 1947 with the release of “Move On Up a Little Higher”, selling two million copies and hitting the number-two spot on Billboard charts, both firsts for gospel music. She met considerable success in a recording career, selling an estimated

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2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣4️⃣ is the official Year of Music here in Louisiana! 🪗🎺🎸 Jazz, Zydeco, Cajun and Swamp Pop, Blues and Country music each have their home here in the Bayou State. Throughout the year, we will be highlighting Louisiana's different music genres and where you can hear them live across the state! Use our hashtag #SoundsLikeLouisiana to show us your favorite #OnlyLouisiana venues and artists. 🎶 | Explore Louisiana

17K views · 285 reactions | The festivals don’t stop here in Louisiana! Next up in the capital city is the Baton Rouge Blues Festival.  This free festival is held downtown and includes a stellar lineup of music, food and fun for the whole family to enjoy. Catch y’all in the 225! #OnlyLouisiana ️ April 19-21 @visitbatonrouge @brbluesfest | Explore Louisiana | Facebook

3.2K views · 78 reactions | Lance LeBlanc with LCVC brings us to day 1 of the Waterfront Blues Festival in Portland, Oregon. “Great day promoting South Louisiana's food, music and culture! Made lots of friends and invited them to visit Lafayette, Louisiana to soak it all up for themselves. Music by Steve Riley and the MamouPlayboys!” | Lafayette, Louisiana | Facebook

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206K views · 1.6K reactions | A somber day in Louisiana history as today marks 43 years since Pan Am Flight 759 crashed in Kenner after taking off from MSY. More than 150 people were killed. https://www.wdsu.com/article/new-orleans-louisiana-pan-am-flight-crash-43-years-ago/65354181?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot&fbclid=IwY2xjawLbkd5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFMZlFlSUxaSVZjZVFwRFJlAR5LrHMOVpZ6fnvw1vT9Xsh0nZunJNqWb9j0_s0fo4YjOy5bF56PY5EzCfqyZA_aem_Fsd0lFAZoAwLvTK4yjzTfw | WDSU News | Facebook

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