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- Cassandra Wilson has died at the age of 70.
- She was a two-time Grammy Award-winning jazz singer, songwriter, and producer.
- Time magazine recognized her as America's best singer in 2001.
NEW YORK — Cassandra Wilson, the acclaimed two-time Grammy Award-winning jazz vocalist, songwriter, and producer, has passed away at the age of 70.
Recognized by Time magazine as America’s top singer in 2001, Wilson gained renown for her innovative style that pushed past conventional blues-based jazz boundaries. Her distinctive, soulful contralto voice seamlessly navigated folk, pop, R&B, and country genres, carrying a profound connection to her regional roots that moved listeners and fellow artists alike.