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Mahalia Jackson
October 26, 1911-January 27, 1972
Brought gospel music into the mainstream and used her voice to support the civil rights movement
James Cleveland
December 5, 1931-February 1991
Shaped modern gospel choir music and founded the Gospel Music Workshop of America
Rosetta Tharpe
March 20, 1915-October 9, 1973
Pioneer in guitar-playing and was the first to combine gospel with blues and rock
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