Cassandra Wilson, a Major Voice of Modern Jazz, Has Died at 70
Cassandra Wilson, the American singer awarded two Grammy Awards, has died at 70 in her hometown of Jackson. Her deep voice and art of blending genres transformed contemporary jazz.
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Cassandra Wilson, the American singer awarded two Grammy Awards, has died at 70 in her hometown of Jackson. Her deep voice and art of blending genres transformed contemporary jazz.
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