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Jon Batiste and Jools Holland lead tributes as Grammy-winning jazz star Cassandra Wilson dies

Two‑time Grammy winner Cassandra Wilson has died at 70, with tributes pouring in for the influential singer‑songwriter.

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Cassandra Wilson, the celebrated Grammy Award-winning jazz singer, dies aged 70

Cassandra Wilson, known for her deep, moody and genre-bending contralto, was one of the most influential American jazz vocalists of the last 40 years. She redefined the boundaries of contemporary blues, jazz and folk.

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Cassandra Wilson, ‘America’s best singer’ and two-time Grammy Award winner, dies

The jazz singer, songwriter and producer died in her native Jackson, Mississippi, on Tuesday morning

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‘For this record, I took an edible and said, screw it’: jazz pianist Sullivan Fortner on confronting the trauma of Hurricane Katrina

The New Orleans native is a three-time Grammy winner at the top of his game – and is now using his instinctive style to celebrate the resilience and clarity of Katrina survivors

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Jazz à Vienne celebrates late Miles Davis for 45th edition

In this edition of arts24, Marjorie Hache is in the town of Vienne in southeastern France, where the 45th edition of "Jazz à Vienne" is taking place. Headliners include the likes of Jon Batiste, Marcus Miller, Buena Vista Social Club and Jeff Mills. The festival is also shining a spotlight…

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Inside the Met Gala, an Olympic champion learns just how famous she's become

Guests ascended the famous steps of the Metropolitan Museum and entered a lobby transformed to resemble an Italian garden, with a huge moon hanging from the ceiling

The Independent UK

The 38 Celebrity Cameos We Spotted In The Devil Wears Prada 2, From Gaga To Amelia Gray

Yes, that IS back-to-back Masters champion Rory Mcilroy in the fashion movie of the year.

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‘I don’t believe in song shaming!’: Jon Batiste’s honest playlist

The musician and actor on not believing in guilty pleasures, overdoing the Steely Dan and his love for Amyl and the Sniffers

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“He was speaking through his eyes. He just gives us a nod. He mastered the art of communicating without using words”: Jon Batiste describes his “gloriously awkward exchange" with Prince at one of his legendary after-hours jam sessions

"I remember, he came up to me and he didn’t talk," he says

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Grammy nominations 2026 - live: Lady Gaga, Sabrina Carpenter and Doechii nominated for Song of the Year

British breakthroughs Olivia Dean and Lola Young are nominated in the Best New Artist category, while Kendrick Lamar and Lady Gaga could be vying for Album of the Year

The Independent UK

“All major keys are created equal, but Eb is the best”: Jon Batiste answers the internet’s piano queries and agrees with one potentially controversial musical statement

Watch him explain how you can improve your practice sessions and sense of feel

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'I’ve been heartbroken since my last album' — Laufey on love, life lessons and her famous fans

The star’s highly personal songs about heartache have earned her a Grammy, celebrity admirers, an adoring fanbase— and criticism from the jazz community. India Block meets the genre-defying artist

Evening Standard

6 of the best genre-swerving tracks to test your hi-fi system

Forget staying in your lane, use these genre-hoppers to give your system a workout.

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Jon Batiste on joining Little Simz' Meltdown: 'the system is trying to commodify young artists'

The musical pioneer Jon Batiste, along with the Southbank Centre’s Jane Beese , tells us about the philosophy of Meltdown and why its now more important than ever

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Jon Batiste announces Big Money Tour with promise of fresh sounds, improvisation and connection

Jon Batiste is hitting the road again

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TV tonight: a sparkling new judge makes The Piano even more joyous

Jon Batiste joins Mika for a third series of Claudia Winkleman’s music competition. Plus: Bruce Parry’s last adventure. Here’s what to watch this evening

Euronews

More stellar acts unveiled for Little Simz’ Meltdown Festival at London’s Southbank Centre

"It's going to be epic," previously said Little Simz. Oh, she wasn't kidding...

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Jon Batiste's wife in remission

Jon Batiste's wife Suleika Jaouad is in remission from leukaemia for a third time.

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“I’m imagining the music that’s missing is very synthesizer-based and simple”: Jon Batiste delivers a freakishly accurate assessment of Chappell Roan’s Hot To Go after hearing just the vocals and drums

“This person is clearly tapping into bringing people together,” he adds, sagely

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Why did Jon Batiste have a Jupiter-8 plugin controller, a Maschine+ and an Ableton Live controller sitting on his piano when he sang the National Anthem at the Super Bowl? We’re still not sure

It’s a Star-Spangled puzzler, that’s for sure

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Jon Batiste Wows With National Anthem At Super Bowl LIX

Jon Batiste's moving National Anthem performance at Super Bowl LIX honors veterans and embodies unity and musical excellence.

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Jon Batiste's reimagined Super Bowl anthem highlighted wife's painting and set stage for new music

Jon Batiste turned his Super Bowl opportunity into a symphony of artistry, the debut of new music and a tribute to his hometown roots

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Watch the splendid Super Bowl 2025 ASL national anthem performance

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What are the NFL’s Super Bowl pass interference rules in 2025?

It's not complicated (in theory)!

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