New Moon Daughter
Cassandra Wilson · 1995
61 min · 12 tracks · jazz
A haunting blend of jazz, blues, and folk wrapped in Cassandra Wilson's soulful, evocative vocals.
New Moon Daughter is an album by Cassandra Wilson, released in 1995. A haunting blend of jazz, blues, and folk wrapped in Cassandra Wilson's soulful, evocative vocals. 'New Moon Daughter' received critical acclaim and solidified Wilson's influence within the jazz genre, earning a Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal Album. The album features the poignant cover of Billie Holiday's 'Strange Fruit,' which sparked conversations about race and social justice. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does New Moon Daughter sound like?
A haunting blend of jazz, blues, and folk wrapped in Cassandra Wilson's soulful, evocative vocals. Rooted in jazz.
What makes New Moon Daughter by Cassandra Wilson notable?
'New Moon Daughter' received critical acclaim and solidified Wilson's influence within the jazz genre, earning a Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal Album. The album features the poignant cover of Billie Holiday's 'Strange Fruit,' which sparked conversations about race and social justice. Released in 1995, 'New Moon Daughter' was Cassandra Wilson's fifth studio album, marking a significant moment in her career as she gained wider recognition. This album followed her breakthrough project, 'Blue Light 'Til Dawn', and showcased her unique ability to reinterpret classic songs through a contemporary jazz lens.
How many songs are on New Moon Daughter?
New Moon Daughter has 12 tracks, running approximately 61 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Strange Fruit Standout 5:35
- 2 Love Is Blindness 4:53
- 3 Solomon Sang 5:56
- 4 Death Letter Standout 4:14
- 5 Skylark 4:08
- 6 Find Him 4:39
- 7 Iām So Lonesome I Could Cry 4:51
- 8 Last Train to Clarksville 5:16
- 9 Until 6:30
- 10 A Little Warm Death 5:45
- 11 Memphis 5:05
- 12 Harvest Moon Standout 5:01
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