# Cassandra Wilson’s Legacy Lives On | Boise News

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Podcast: [Boise News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/boise-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7587806)
Published: 2026-09-03T09:24:03+00:00
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Jazz icon Cassandra Wilson, hailed as “America’s best singer” by Time, has died at 70 in her Jackson, Mississippi home, surrounded by loved ones. Her soulful contralto voice fused blues, jazz, folk, R&B, and country, rooted deeply in her Southern heritage. From piano lessons at six to mentoring with New Orleans legends, she carved a path that earned four Grammys, two for best jazz vocal album, and culminated in her 2022 National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master award. Her final album paid tribute to Billie Holiday, and she performed at the Apollo for Holiday’s centennial. Musicians like Jon Batiste remember her for her unmistakable sound and genre-blending artistry. Jackson mourns its extraordinary native daughter — a global ambassador of Mississippi’s musical spirit whose legacy continues to resonate across generations. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/b84011bf3abbdda5

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