U.S. #3216
1998 32¢ Mahalia Jackson
Legends of American Music Series
Gospel Singers
Issue Date: July 15, 1998
City: New Orleans, LA
Quantity: 11,250,000
Printed By: American Packaging Corp. for Sennett Security Products
Printing Method: Photogravure
Perforations: 10.1 x 10.3
Color: Multicolored
Four of the most influential early gospel artists were honored on a
se-tenant - the twelfth issue in the Legends of American Music Series.
Mahalia Jackson, Roberta Martin, Clara Ward, and Sister Rosetta Tharpe
all performed this spiritual music with reverence and love. The emotion
with which they sang helped bring this important genre of music greater
respect.