Cécile McLorin Salvant

Cécile McLorin Salvant (born August 28, 1989) is an American jazz vocalist. Salvant is one of the most highly regarded jazz vocalists of her generation, often winning ''DownBeat'' annual critics polls. She has released seven albums since 2010, six of which have been nominated for Grammy Awards. She is a 3-time winner of the Best Jazz Vocal Album Grammy Award for her 2013 album ''WomanChild'', her 2017 album ''Dreams and Daggers'', and her 2018 album ''The Window'', each released on the Mack Avenue label. Salvant's most recent album is ''Mélusine'' released in 2023 by Nonesuch Records. Salvant primarily sings in English or French, her first language, and has also recorded songs in Occitan and Haitian Kreyòl. Provided by Wikipedia