"Iconic 'California Soul' Singer Marlena Shaw Dies at 81"

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"Iconic 'California Soul' Singer Marlena Shaw Dies at 81"
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Marlena Shaw, the iconic jazz and R&B vocalist known for "California Soul," has passed away at the age of 81. Her daughter announced the news on Facebook, and no cause of death was given. Shaw's rendition of "California Soul" became widely popular and sampled, and she had a successful career spanning over 50 years, releasing 17 albums across eight different labels.

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