Cassandra Wilson.
American jazz singer, songwriter, and producer from Jackson, Mississippi
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Cassandra Wilson received an honorary doctorate from Berklee College of Music, and her work covered Bob Dylan's songs and was used in a True Detective production for HBO.Some support1 report
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Cassandra Wilson died in Hinds County, Jackson, Mississippi, in January 2025.Some support1 report
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Cassandra Wilson, who lived and worked in Mississippi, has relocated to New York City for career development.Well supported3 reports
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Cassandra Wilson's roots as a global artist were found in the city of Jackson.Well supported3 reports
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Around Cassandra Wilson this week
News at the entities that move Cassandra Wilson most-
Mississippi Shared contextMichael Flood is working with MDOT on state infrastructure projects in Mississippi.Moves Cassandra Wilson
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HBO TransactionalA Poison Ivy series is set to head to HBO, with Lauren LeFranc in talks to join the project.Moves Cassandra Wilson
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New Orleans Shared contextThe Department of Public Works is implementing infrastructure improvement plans, including signal adjustments, in New Orleans' central business district.Moves Cassandra Wilson
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Bob Dylan Mentioned togetherWiese cited Bob Dylan as a source of songwriting inspiration.Moves Cassandra Wilson
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Jackson Shared contextWLBT, an NBC affiliate in Jackson, reported on a new construction fence installation and the prior ownership of Blossom Apartments.Moves Cassandra Wilson
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New York Shared contextA regional coordinator role helped prepare a woman for a career in state politics.Moves Cassandra Wilson
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Jackson State University Transactional
Cassandra Wilson was a student enrolled at Jackson State University.
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Mississippi Shared context
Cassandra Wilson is biographical to the location of Mississippi, having lived and worked there.
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Jon Batiste Mentioned together
Jon Batiste acknowledged Cassandra Wilson's musical influence and praised her work in a eulogy.
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McCann Mentioned together
McCann publicly recognized Cassandra Wilson as one of the genre's influential women.
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HBO Transactional
Her recorded performance was utilized in the production of the series True Detective, associated with HBO.
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Berklee College of Music Transactional
Cassandra Wilson received an honorary doctorate from Berklee College of Music.
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Motown Mentioned together
Motown was cited as an early influence on Cassandra Wilson's musical development.
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New Orleans Shared context
Cassandra Wilson's career and mentorship experiences took place in New Orleans.
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Bob Dylan Mentioned together
Cassandra Wilson performed a musical cover of songs originally written by Bob Dylan.
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Jackson Shared context
Cassandra Wilson was born, lived, and worked in Jackson, Mississippi.
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Hinds County Shared context
A's life events, including death, were confirmed to have taken place within the geographical boundaries of Hinds County.
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John Horhn Shared context
John Horhn acknowledged Cassandra Wilson as a native daughter.
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New York Shared context
Cassandra Wilson eventually moved to New York.
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New York City Shared context
Cassandra Wilson conducted her career development and performances while based in New York City.
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Apollo Theater Transactional
Cassandra Wilson performed at the Apollo Theater in 2015.
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Millsaps College Shared context
Cassandra Wilson was a student at Millsaps College.
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Miles Davis Mentioned together
Both entities are recognized figures in music, mentioned in the context of listening to peers.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
4 events- Cassandra Wilson received an honorary doctorate from Berklee College of Music, and her work covered Bob Dylan's songs and was used in a True Detective production for HBO.
- Cassandra Wilson died in Hinds County, Jackson, Mississippi, in January 2025.
- Cassandra Wilson, who lived and worked in Mississippi, has relocated to New York City for career development.
- Cassandra Wilson's roots as a global artist were found in the city of Jackson.