Cassandra Wilson

American jazz singer, songwriter, and producer from Jackson, Mississippi (1955–2026)

Born: 1955
Jackson
Died: 2 September 2026
Jackson
Country: United States
Active: 1985–2026
Record labels: Blue Note, JMT Records
Discography: 22 albums

Biography

Cassandra Wilson was a jazz musician who played voice. Cassandra Wilson was born in 1955 in Jackson and died on 2 September 2026 in Jackson. The music is usually filed under jazz and vocal music. Record labels: Blue Note and JMT Records. The discography here lists 22 albums, from “Point of View” (1985) to “Moonglow” (2021). Honours include honorary doctor of the Berklee College of Music (2020) and NEA Jazz Masters.

Cassandra Wilson (née Fowlkes; December 4, 1955 – September 1, 2026) was an American jazz singer, songwriter and producer from Jackson, Mississippi. She was one of the most successful female jazz singers and has been described by critic Gary Giddins 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 won numerous awards, including two Grammys, and was named "America's Best Singer" by Time magazine in 2001.

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