Cassandra Wilson, Jazz Icon, Passes at 70 | Phoenix News

Cassandra Wilson, the two-time Grammy-winning jazz icon and soulful voice of Mississippi, has died at 70—her legacy echoing through every genre she fused with her unmistakable contralto. From coffeehouse beginnings to global acclaim, she turned Southern roots into a universal language, earning Time’s praise as America’s best singer and becoming a National Jazz Master just two years ago. Her fearless artistry, from Billie Holiday tributes to boundary-pushing albums, left an indelible mark on music history. 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/8e1a2e145e317bae