Cynthia Robinson
Acting•Born January 12, 1944•Died November 23, 2015 (age 71)
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."
Known For
Today
1952•TV Series•
5.7
Woodstock
1970•Movie•
7.5
SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)
2025•Movie•
6.9
Prince: Rave Un2 the Year 2000
1999•Movie•
7.3
Coming Back for More
2009•Movie
Let Me Have It All
1993•Movie
Prince: Beautiful Strange
1998•Movie
Sly & The Family Stone: Harlem Cultural Festival '69
1969•Movie
Filmography
Personal Info
DepartmentActing
BirthdayJanuary 12, 1944
Day of DeathNovember 23, 2015
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