12 Facts About Angela Winbush

Angela Winbush grew up in a middle-class area of St Louis.

Angela Winbush did not initially aspire to a career in music, instead studying architecture at Howard University, singing only to earn extra money.

Angela Winbush continued to sing in church while at Howard as well as with gospel legend Richard Smallwood.

Angela Winbush performed as a singer with a group called "Hot Tea" while she attended Howard University.

Angela Winbush shopped it to various record labels with no success but, through a personal introduction furnished by respected industry veteran, Wayne K Garfield, the demo was heard by New York disc jockey Gary Byrd, who made the call that landed Angela a spot in Stevie Wonder's backing vocal group, Wonderlove.

In 1985 they scored a US number one hit with "I Have Learned to Respect the Power of Love" by Stephanie Mills, with whom Angela Winbush had forged a close friendship.

In 1989, Angela Winbush released her second solo album The Real Thing.

The video for it showcased Angela Winbush serenading Isley's Mr Biggs character.

In 2003, Angela Winbush made news when it was found out she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer.

Angela Winbush has influenced the likes of Syleena Johnson and Chante Moore.

Angela Winbush carries the distinction of being one of the few female artists to find success as a songwriter, arranger, producer and session musician.

Angela Winbush was featured on the TV One documentary Unsung, which first aired in October 2010.