"Jazz/R&B Singer Marlena Shaw, Known for 'California Soul,' Dies at 81"
TL;DR
Marlena Shaw, the jazz and R&B singer best known for her hit "California Soul," has passed away at the age of 81. The song, which was a sampling staple for early hip-hop artists, has been widely sampled and used in television ads. Shaw's career spanned several decades, and she continued to perform live into the 2000s.
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