Cassandra Wilson’s Soulful Legacy | US News

Cassandra Wilson, the Grammy-winning jazz icon known for her soulful, genre-blending voice rooted in Mississippi, has passed away at 70. Celebrated as America’s best singer by Time magazine, she died peacefully at home in Jackson, surrounded by loved ones. From early piano and clarinet days to commanding New York’s jazz scene and earning two Grammys for “New Moon Daughter” and “Loverly,” Wilson’s contralto carried the spirit of the South. Her final tribute to Billie Holiday and her 2022 National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master honor cemented her legacy. Musicians like Jon Batiste hailed her as a transformative force, while Jackson’s mayor mourned the loss of a global musical treasure who wove stories across generations through her art. 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/3d273c7a3972b30d