"Jazz Icon Marlena Shaw Passes Away at 81"

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"Jazz Icon Marlena Shaw Passes Away at 81"
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Marlena Shaw, the renowned soul and jazz vocalist famous for hits like “California Soul” and “Woman of the Ghetto,” has passed away at the age of 81. Her daughter announced the news on Facebook, mentioning that Shaw passed away peacefully while listening to her favorite songs. Shaw rose to fame after signing with Chess Records in 1966 and released numerous albums throughout her career, leaving a lasting impact on the music industry.

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