Her cause of death was not disclosed by her daughter, who shared the news with a video posted to Shaw’s official Facebook page.
The legendary jazz and soul singer began her career with a performance at Harlem’s Apollo Theater in 1952, after being invited onstage by her uncle, a jazz trumpet player.
She went on to perform in jazz clubs across the county, eventually signing to Chess Records in her early 20s.
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Across her career, Shaw released 17 albums total with eight different record labels.
Her most famous tune is “California Soul,” penned by Ashford & Simpson and first recorded by The Messengers. It is oft-sampled by other artists and used in various commercials.