Cassandra Wilson: Voice of Jazz Legacy | Fayetteville Arkansas News

Jazz legend Cassandra Wilson, a two-time Grammy winner and 2022 NEA Jazz Master, has died at age 70. A visionary artist who fused jazz with blues, soul, and funk, she co-founded the M-Base Collective and delivered iconic albums like “New Moon Daughter” and “Loverly.” Hailing from Jackson, Mississippi, she proudly embodied her state’s musical soul on global stages. Collaborating with giants like Wynton Marsalis and John Legend — even lending her voice to Marsalis’s Pulitzer-winning oratorio — Wilson’s influence echoed through countless projects, including guest spots with The Roots. She passed peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones, leaving behind a legacy that redefined contemporary jazz and will inspire generations. 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/aabc6d62c92b679f