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

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.

obituary2 years ago

"Jazz Icon Marlena Shaw Dies at 81"

Marlena Shaw, the soul singer known for her hit "California Soul," has passed away at 81. Her music, including "California Soul," has been widely sampled by artists such as Drake, Gang Starr, DJ Shadow, and Ghostface Killah. Shaw's daughter confirmed her death on social media, and while the cause of death was not provided, she was said to have passed away peacefully while listening to some of her favorite songs.

obituary2 years ago

"Iconic 'California Soul' Singer Marlena Shaw Passes Away at 81"

Marlena Shaw, the jazz and R&B vocalist known for "California Soul," has passed away at 81. Her daughter announced the news, expressing gratitude for the recent birthday celebration. Shaw's iconic track has been widely used in ads and sampled in hip-hop songs. Despite her highest-charting album being 1977's "Sweet Beginnings," her influence on music is enduring. Shaw's love for music was instilled by her uncle, and she recorded for several renowned labels. Verve Records and her daughter paid tribute to her, highlighting her peaceful passing and love for music.

obituary2 years ago

"Jazz Icon Marlena Shaw Passes Away at 81"

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.

obituary2 years ago

"Legendary 'California Soul' Singer Marlena Shaw Passes Away at 81"

Marlena Shaw, the renowned jazz and R&B singer best known for her hit "California Soul," has passed away at the age of 81. Her daughter confirmed the news on Facebook, but the cause of death was not disclosed. Shaw's music, including "California Soul," has had a lasting impact on hip hop and popular culture, and she also had other hits such as "Feel Like Making Love" and "Loving You Was Like A Party."

obituary2 years ago

"Remembering Marlena Shaw: The Legacy of 'California Soul' at 81"

Marlena Shaw, the legendary jazz singer known for hits like "California Soul" and "Woman of the Ghetto," passed away at the age of 81. Her daughter announced the news on Facebook, stating that Shaw passed away peacefully while listening to her favorite songs. Shaw's music, which spanned jazz, soul, disco, and R&B genres, often conveyed the strength of the Black American community and Black women during a time of racial divide in the country. Verve Records also paid tribute to her, highlighting her significant contribution to the label's history.

obituary2 years ago

"Iconic 'California Soul' Singer Marlena Shaw Passes Away at 81"

Marlena Shaw, the renowned US soul and jazz vocalist famous for her hit ‘California Soul’, has passed away at the age of 81. Her daughter confirmed the news on Facebook, expressing the family's heavy hearts. Shaw's iconic song 'California Soul' gained popularity among rare groove collectors and was heavily sampled by various artists. Born in 1942, Shaw began her singing career in New York and achieved success with albums like 'Sweet Beginnings'. Tributes from fans and fellow musicians poured in following the news of her passing.