Cynthia Robinson

Cynthia Robinson

  • Birthday: 1/12/1944
  • Deathday: 11/23/2015
  • Fame for: Acting

Biography

Cynthia Robinson (January 12, 1944 – November 23, 2015) was an American musician, best known for being a founding member of Sly and the Family Stone, for which she was the trumpeter and a vocalist. Her voice and presence were featured in the hits "Dance to the Music" and "I Want to Take You Higher." Questlove of the hip hop band the Roots has called Robinson the original "hypeman."

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Prince: Rave un2 the Year 2000
Release date: 6/5/2000

Prince: Rave un2 the Year 2000

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Coming Back for More
Release date: 1/23/2009

Coming Back for More

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Let Me Have It All
Release date: 1/23/1993

Let Me Have It All

Role(s): Herself

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Sly & The Family Stone: Swing In '70
Release date: 12/10/1970

Sly & The Family Stone: Swing In '70

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Sly & The Family Stone: Harlem Cultural Festival '69
Release date: 6/29/1969

Sly & The Family Stone: Harlem Cultural Festival '69

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