"Jazz Icon Marlena Shaw Dies at 81"
TL;DR
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.
- Marlena Shaw, Oft-Sampled ‘California Soul’ Singer, Dead at 81 Rolling Stone
- 'California Soul' Singer Marlena Shaw Dead at 81 TMZ
- Marlena Shaw, jazz singer known for "California Soul," dies at 81 CBS Evening News
- Marlena Shaw, 'California Soul' singer, dead at 81 Fox News
- Marlena Shaw Dies: Jazz/R&B Singer For Sampling Staple 'California Soul' Was 81 Yahoo Entertainment
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