Dionne Warwick, one of the most-charted female vocalists of all time, was born in East Orange, New Jersey. Known for her smooth vocals and collaborations with legendary songwriters Burt Bacharach and Hal David, Warwick became a pop and R&B icon with hits like “Walk On By,” “I Say a Little Prayer,” and “Do You Know the Way to San Jose.”
She is a five-time Grammy Award winner and an influential figure in music and humanitarian work, including her advocacy for AIDS awareness and support for the LGBTQ+ community.
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