Cassandra Wilson, Jazz Legend, Passes Away | Tampa News

Jazz lost a true legend: Cassandra Wilson, two-time Grammy winner and soulful voice of American music, passed away at 70 in her Mississippi home. Time magazine hailed her as America’s best singer — and with her rich, roots-infused contralto weaving jazz, blues, R&B, and beyond, she reshaped the genre. From Jackson-born prodigy to M-Base Collective icon and NEA Jazz Master, Wilson’s legacy lives on through her timeless artistry and fearless reinvention. 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/cd4e88ee72732f9a