In a somber announcement shared by Marlena Shaw's daughter, Marla Bradshaw, on Friday, it was revealed that the renowned soul and jazz vocalist had passed away at the age of 81. The specific cause of her death was not disclosed. Bradshaw spoke movingly in a video posted on Facebook, expressing the heavy heart with which her family shared the news.
Shaw, an iconic artist in her own right, gained prominence after signing with Chess Records in 1966. She released two albums under Chess Records' subsidiary label, Cadet Records: 'Out of Different Bags' in 1967 and 'The Spice of Life' in 1969. The latter album, featuring notable tracks like 'California Soul' and 'Woman of the Ghetto,' propelled Shaw into the spotlight.
