Angela Winbush
American R&B/soul singer-songwriter
Angela Lisa Winbush (born January 18, 1955) is an American R&B/soul singer-songwriter, musician and record producer who rose to fame first in the 1980s R&B duo René & Angela, also scoring hits as a solo artist. Winbush has sold over 10 million albums and singles worldwide.
Biography
Early life and career
Born in St. Louis, Missouri, Winbush began singing in church. She grew up in a middle-class area of St. Louis. Winbush is a graduate of Northwest High School. She did not initially aspire to a career in music, instead studying architecture at Howard University, singing only to earn extra money. She continued to sing in church while at Howard as well as with gospel legend Richard Smallwood. She also performed as a singer with a group called "Hot Tea" while she attended Howard University.
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