Cassandra Wilson
American jazz singer, songwriter, and producer / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Cassandra Wilson (born December 4, 1955) is an American jazz singer, songwriter, and producer from Jackson, Mississippi.[1] She is one of the most successful female jazz singers and has been described by critic Gary Giddins[2] as "a singer blessed with an unmistakable timbre and attack [who has] expanded the playing field" by incorporating blues, country, and folk music into her work. She has won numerous awards, including two Grammys,[3] and was named "America's Best Singer" by Time magazine in 2001.[4]
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Born | (1955-12-04) December 4, 1955 (age 68) Jackson, Mississippi, U.S. |
Genres | Jazz |
Occupation(s) | Singer |
Years active | 1985–present |
Labels | JMT, Blue Note |
Website | cassandrawilson |
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