Cassandra Wilson.
American jazz singer, songwriter, and producer from Jackson, Mississippi (1955–2026)
Grammy-winning jazz singer Cassandra Wilson dies at 70 in Jackson
Cassandra Wilson, the Jackson-born, two-time Grammy-winning jazz vocalist celebrated for bending jazz boundaries across folk, pop, R&B and country, has died at age 70 in Jackson, Mississippi, with the death announced by her manager and authorities confirming the location but not yet revealing a cause. Tributes from peers and mentions of her NEA Jazz Master honor and notable albums underscore her influence and legacy in modern jazz.
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About Cassandra Wilson
Cassandra Wilson was an American jazz singer, songwriter and producer from Jackson, Mississippi. She was one of the most successful female jazz singers and has been described by critic Gary Giddins as "a singer blessed with an unmistakable timbre and attack [who has] expanded the playing field" by incorporating blues, country, and folk music into her work. She won numerous awards, including two Grammys, and was named "America's Best Singer" by Time magazine in 2001.
Everything about Cassandra Wilson →- Occupation
- jazz singer, songwriter, recording artist, composer
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- December 4, 1955, 1955
- Died
- September 1, 2026, September 2, 2026
- Website
- http://www.cassandrawilson.com