Luther Vandross

Imagine a voice so smooth it's like warm honey on a sunny day! That was Luther Vandross. He was an American singer who loved to make music that made people feel good. He sang soul and R&B songs, which are types of music that are full of feeling and make you want to tap your feet. Luther's voice was so special that people all over the world loved to listen to him sing.

Luther started his music journey a long, long time ago, back in the 1960s! He even sang on a famous stage called the Apollo Theater in New York City. Can you believe he also appeared on the kids' TV show Sesame Street? Later, he became a super-popular singer all by himself. His first solo album was called 'Never Too Much,' and it was a huge hit!

Luther didn't just sing alone; he sang with some of the biggest music stars ever! He sang duets, which means singing with another person, with amazing artists like Beyoncé and Mariah Carey. His songs were so popular that he won eight Grammy Awards, which are like the biggest awards in music. One of his most famous songs is 'Dance with My Father,' which is a very touching song.

Luther Vandross's music is still loved today because it's so full of emotion and makes you feel happy or even a little bit thoughtful. He sold over 40 million records, which is more records than there are people in many big cities! Even new singers today, like Kendrick Lamar and SZA, make songs about him. His music is like a warm hug that never goes away.