Cassandra Wilson: A Voice Beyond Genre | Tulsa News

Jazz lost a true icon: Cassandra Wilson, the Grammy-winning, genre-blending legend whose soulful contralto voice bridged blues, jazz, folk, and country, passed away at 70 in her hometown of Jackson, Mississippi. A pioneer who turned Southern roots into global sound, she earned two Grammys, honored Billie Holiday, and was named a National Jazz Master just two years ago—leaving behind a legacy that musicians like Jon Batiste still feel deeply. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e1ebca075509a46c