Friday, September 4, 2026

Portrait in smoke: remembering Cassandra Wilson

A black-and-white portrait depicts Cassandra Wilson gazing steadily towards the camera against a plain, softly illuminated background. Her long locs cascade over her shoulders and frame her composed, contemplative expression. She wears a dark, low-cut off-the-shoulder garment with a delicate pearl necklace, creating an understated elegance heightened by the monochrome treatment. One hand is raised loosely beside her face, holding a slender cigarette, while the other rests near her waist. The restrained composition, subtle tonal contrasts and direct gaze give the photograph an intimate, sophisticated character, balancing quiet self-possession with an air of smoky, bohemian glamour.
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A tad late in posting this, but fare thee well, Cassandra Wilson: the great jazz vocalist departs this ungrateful world, aged 70. {NPR 2 September}

https://www.npr.org/2026/09/02/nx-s1-5954558/cassandra-wilson-grammy-winning-jazz-vocalist-dies-at-70

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