Cassandra Wilson



First NameCassandra
Last NameWilson
Age56
Date of BirthDecember 4, 1955
BirthplaceJackson, MS
Star SignSagittarius
NationalityAmerican
UniversityMilsaps College, MS
BA, Jackson State University, MS
Occupation CategorySoundtrack
Music GenreVocal
Music StyleJazz, Contemporary Jazz, Free Funk, Standards, Vocal Jazz, World Fusion, M-Base
Music MoodSoothing, Intimate, Poignant, Angst-Ridden, Earthy, Freewheeling, Earnest, Sophisticated, Wistful, Laid-Back/Mellow, Autumnal, Bittersweet, Sentimental, Passionate, Elegant, Sensual
InstrumentVocals

Cassandra Wilson (born December 4, 1955) is an American jazz musician, vocalist, songwriter, and producer from Jackson, Mississippi. Described by critic Gary Giddins as "a singer blessed with an unmistakable timbre and attack expanded the playing field" by incorporating country, blues and folk music into her work, Wilson has won two Grammy Awards.


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#21,602
to be the LucyWho "Star of the Day"



Discography

2010

2008

2006

2003

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1999

1995

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1991

1990

1988

1987

1986

Filmography

Selected Cassandra Wilson film and TV show credits:


Acting Credits

2001
Special Appearance

1994
Singer

Composer Credits

1998
Late at Night
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Soundtrack Credits

2003
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1998
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1997
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1994
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Cassandra Wilson
Blue Skies (1988)
Cassandra Wilson
Days Aweigh (1987)
Glamoured (2003)
Jumpworld (1990)
Live (1991)
Loverly (2008)
Point Of View (1986)
She Who Weeps (1991)
Silver Pony (2010)
Thunderbird (2006)