Cassandra Wilson

Wednesday 04/17/1996

Jazz vocalist Cassandra Wilson performs live in the studio, shares her many inspirations, and talks about her newest album, "New Moon Daughter."

People in this video: Cassandra Wilson Brandon Ross Jeff Haynes Lonnie Plexico
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Cassandra Wilson
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Air Date 04/17/1996
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