"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.