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spirituals artists

3 published spirituals artists, led by Mahalia Jackson, Marion Williams and Zeal & Ardor.

At a glance

3 published spirituals artists; 31 studio albums have verified cover art.

Published artists0 tier 1 · 1 tier 2 · 2 tier 3
3
Release groups
168
Studio albums
48
Albums with cover artverified Cover Art Archive
31
Timeline events
57
Average career spanfirst to last dated release
45 years
Full biographies
3
Biography words
13,038

When they started

Debut decade from each artist's earliest dated release. Most debuts fell in the 1940s (1 artists).

Artists by debut decade
DecadeArtists
1940s1
1960s1
2010s1

Where they come from

Countries with the most spirituals artists. United States leads with 3.

Often paired with

Genres that share artists with spirituals. The most shared is gospel music, with 2 artists in both.

Covers from spirituals

31 studio albums have verified cover art. The 12 shown come from the most famous artists.

Leaders

Mahalia Jackson has the most release groups (117); Mahalia Jackson the longest career (73 years); Mahalia Jackson the most awards (12).

Most prolific

Most prolific, by number of release groups
Artistrelease groups
Mahalia Jackson117
Zeal & Ardor40
Marion Williams11

Longest careers

first to last dated release

Longest careers, by number of years
Artistyears
Mahalia Jackson73
Marion Williams50
Zeal & Ardor12

Most decorated

Most decorated, by number of awards
Artistawards
Mahalia Jackson12
Marion Williams2

Most famous spirituals artists

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